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A Somerset County man is accused of arson

SHADE TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Somerset County man is being accused of arson to a vehicle.

State Police responded to a vehicle fire in Shade Township on Dark Shade Drive, back on May 1. 

Upon further investigation, it was determined that a 2003 Kia Rio was set on fire by Justin Hartman, 33, of Central City, Pennsylvania.

Charges include arson, operating a vehicle without an inspection certificate, and criminal mischief. 

There was one victim inside the car. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police in Somerset.