A Westbury man was arrested for arson today after starting a fire this morning at his home.
According to detectives, 911 received a call for a fire at 731 Livingston Street. Upon police arrival two occupants from the residence were outside and stated that Shahin Sedgh was still inside and could not evacuate. Third Precinct officers entered the burning home and were able to remove Sedgh safely. After an investigation, police officers arrested defendant Shahin Sedgh, 30, of 731 Livingston Street for the above crime. The fire was started in the defendants’ room. There were no reported injuries. Westbury Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire with three (3) fire trucks and 45 fire personnel. The Red Cross was also at scene to provided assistance.
Sedgh is being charged with second-degree arson and first degree reckless endangerment. He was arraigned on Monday, Dec. 21 at First District Court, Hempstead.
