Cumberland Man Charged with Arson After Allegedly Setting Mother's Car on Fire

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Cumberland man charged with arson after allegedly using an explosive device to set his mother's car on fire, causing $5,000 in damages.

A Cumberland man has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly setting his mother’s vehicle on fire in November 2024. Terry Lynn Ford Jr., 24, was arrested on Wednesday with the help of the Cumberland Police Department. Authorities say Ford used an explosive device to ignite the fire, which resulted in significant damage to both the vehicle and a nearby home.

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The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on November 1, 2024, when the Cumberland Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in front of 883 Patterson Avenue. Firefighters found a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara engulfed in flames. A joint investigation between the Cumberland Fire Marshal’s Office and the Office of the State Fire Marshal determined that the fire had been deliberately set. The blaze caused approximately $5,000 in damages to the vehicle and the adjacent home.

Investigators initially spoke with Ford on the day of the fire. He claimed the car had been inoperable for several months and was recently purchased by his mother. Ford told authorities he was awakened by loud booms, saw the vehicle on fire, and attempted to put out the flames. However, after months of investigation, officials identified Ford as the suspect, concluding that he had intentionally set the fire using an explosive device.

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Ford was taken into custody on Wednesday and charged with multiple offenses, including possession of an explosive device with intent, manufacturing/possession of a destructive device, second-degree arson, malicious burning in the first and second degrees, and malicious destruction of property. Initially held without bond, he was later released following a judiciary bail review on Thursday.