Man arrested for lighting grill in apartment

[December 03, 2008]  LEDYARD, Conn. (AP) -- Police arrested a 44-year-old man who lit a small charcoal grill inside his apartment, endangering his neighbors. Police charged him with second-degree reckless endangerment after two people became ill.

Police said the grill created dangerous carbon monoxide levels in the apartment building. Two residents were taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

The man has been released on a $500 bond.

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Information from: Norwich Bulletin, http://www.norwichbulletin.com/

[Associated Press]

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