Investigation Reveals Suspicious Fire at Rome Home; Man Arrested for Intentional Arson
In the early hours of November 24, 2024, a fire broke out at 405 East Bloomfield Street in Rome, New York. The fire caused heavy smoke and flames that badly damaged the home. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
The Rome Police Department responded to the scene and worked with the Rome Fire Department to put out the fire. After investigating, they discovered that the fire was suspicious and might have been set on purpose.
What Happened:
The police found out that there had been a dispute at the house before the fire. After the argument, the man who lived there, 45-year-old Andrew Nystrom, left the house but later returned and set the fire intentionally.
The Arrest:
On December 9, 2024, Nystrom was arrested in Tompkins County after the police investigated the fire. He was charged with second-degree arson, which is a serious felony. He was brought back to Rome, where he was arraigned in Rome City Court and is now in the Oneida County Jail with $30,000 bail. The police say more charges could come as the investigation continues.
What’s Next:
The investigation into the fire is still going on. Police are asking anyone who lives near East Bloomfield Street and has security cameras to check their footage for anything suspicious around 2:40 AM on November 24. If you have any helpful information or video, you can contact the Rome Police Department’s Tip Line at (315) 339-7744 or Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at 1(866) 730-8477.
This case is still under investigation, and the police are doing everything they can to find out more about what happened. Setting a fire on purpose is a serious crime, and arson charges can lead to long prison sentences. If you have any information, it could really help the investigation.
