Arsonist arrested for setting fire to Kleen-Rite Car Wash - Professional Carwashing & Detailing

Main Navigation

Advertisement
Social Connect
Resources
Our Brand Family
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Carwash News

Arsonist arrested for setting fire to Kleen-Rite Car Wash

COLUMBIA, Pa. — The fire caused some $20,000 in damage.

Avatar
By PCD Staff
fire, arson, flames

COLUMBIA, Pa. — According to www.lancasteronline.com, after setting a fire at Kleen-Rite Car Wash on Nov. 30th, Salvatore C. Batto III was identified and arrested on felony charges for arson and criminal mischief.

Related Articles

The fire was reported at 3 p.m. that day, and a witness extinguished it with a fire extinguisher, the article continued.

One witness reported seeing a man set the fire inside a large bay and that when Batto was confronted, he fled on foot, the article noted.

Police from West Hempfield Township found Batto a short while later about four blocks from the fire, the article added; he was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with burns on the sleeves, and he fit the description from the witness.

Damage to the building was estimated to be $20,000, and no one was injured, the article concluded.

Read the original story here.

You May Also Like

M&A, mergers, acquisitions
Carwash News

Flying Ace’s 14th grand opening raises record amount for food pantry

MASON, Ohio — During the grand opening, Flying Ace offered a free signature carwash to every customer in exchange for a monetary donation to Mason Food Pantry.

Avatar
By PCD Staff

Flying Ace Express Car Wash presented Mason Food Pantry with a donation of $21,628.63 for their organization’s efforts to better the Mason community. The funds were raised during the company’s 14th grand opening.

MASON, Ohio — Flying Ace Express Car Wash celebrated the grand opening of its 14th express carwash location with 10 days of free car washes alongside a monetary donation campaign for the Mason Food Pantry, according to a press release. Throughout the grand opening period at 5810 Tylersville Rd. in Mason, Ohio, Flying Ace gave away more than 3,039 free carwashes at a retail value of over $54,000. Flying Ace also collected $21,628.63 in monetary donations for the Mason Food Pantry, the largest grand opening donation total in the company’s history.

Read Full Article

More Carwash News Posts
SCWA 2023: recording-breaking convention and expo

FORT WORTH, Texas — Southwest Car Wash Association event hosted nationally recognized speakers, EXPO, educational sessions and more.

By PCD Staff
Take 5 Car Wash opens 5 new sites

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In celebration of the grand openings, customers will have the chance to try any tier of Take 5 Unlimited memberships.

By PCD Staff
Express Wash Concepts ranked on Inc.’s list of Midwest’s fastest growing companies

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The company celebrates its third consecutive year on the list, which ranks the fastest-growing private companies in 12 Midwestern states.

By PCD Staff
BendPak Announces Death of Gary Henthorn

SANTA PAULA, Calif. — Son of BendPak founders established Dannmar, MaxJax and Garage Equipment Supply.

By PCD Staff

Other Posts

Arrow McLaren, Lucas Oil announce partnership extension

INDIANAPOLIS — Lucas Oil branding will continue to be represented on all three Arrow McLaren Chevrolets.

By PCD Staff
The Wash Tub is selling 2023 Fiesta medals at select locations

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The medals will be sold through April 30 to raise money for The Children’s Shelter.

By PCD Staff
Master detailer leads preservation project team to Petersen Automotive Museum

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. — The team cleaned and prepped six classic vehicles for a museum preservation project.

By PCD Staff
D&S hires Bill Linzy as national truck and fleet wash sales manager

High Ridge, Mo. — As national truck & fleet sales manager, Linzy will focus on client acquisition for the company’s IQ MAX large vehicle wash system.

By PCD Staff