Town of Matthews employee charged with arson, investigation ongoing

Town of Matthews employee charged with arson, investigation ongoing

Peter William Blaich, 54, has been arrested and charged by the Matthews Police Department in connection with a fire at an unoccupied building.

Matthews firefighter arrested, charged with fire at vacant business

MATTHEWS, N.C. – A Matthews firefighter has been arrested and charged in connection to a building fire. 54-year-old Peter Blaich is charged with “burning of certain buildings.” It’s in connection to a fire at the vacant Boston Market restaurant on Independence Boulevard on January 12. The Town of Matthews released a statement saying in part that Blaich’s charges “Do not reflect the values, standards, or professionalism of Matthews Fire & EMS.” H…