Man accused of lighting fire at Milford homeless encampment, killing 1

Man accused of lighting fire at Milford homeless encampment, killing 1

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — One person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a Milford homeless encampment fire that killed one person and injured two others last year. Milford police said that Matthew Kealey, 54, who is homeless, was taken into custody and charged with arson murder, murder, felony murder, first-degree arson, home invasion, first-degree strangulation [...]

Man charged in fatal fire at Milford homeless encampment: Police

A homeless man faces several charges in connection with a fatal fire at a Milford homeless encampment. The fire happened on Aug. 15, 2025, in the back of the Lowes on Old Gate Lane. First responders were called to the area after a report that the encampment was burning. While there, crews found 57-year-old Joseph Kane dead in one of...

Man Accused Of Setting Deadly Fire At CT Homeless Encampment

Police have arrested a man in a deadly Connecticut homeless encampment fire from last year. Matthew Kealey, 54, was arrested in connection with the case after the fire on Aug. 15, 2025, behind the Lowe’s on Old Gate Lane in Milford, according to officials, police said. First responders rushed to the scene after reports that the encampment was burning. When crews arrived, they found 57-year-old Joe Kane dead inside one of the structures where he …