Bellmawr Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Arson 

Woodbury, NJ – Tobin N. Watson, 34, of Bellmawr, was sentenced Monday to four  years in state prison by the Honorable Niki Arbittier for arson, pursuant to a plea  agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Oct. 10, 2024, Watson lit a couch on fire next to an apartment building in  Monroe Township. The fire spread into the building, damaging multiple  apartments.  

Watson pled guilty to one count of third-degree arson and was sentenced to four  years in state prison.  

The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Christian E. Dutill. 

Prosecutor Johns thanked the Monroe Township Police Department and the  Gloucester County Fire Marshall for their assistance in the investigation.  

Defense Counsel: Joseph D. Zysman, Esq.

The County of Gloucester complies with all state and federal rules and regulations against discrimination in admission to, access to,  or operations of its programs, services, and activities. In addition, County encourages participation of people with disabilities in its  programs and activities and offers special services to all residents 60 years of age and older. Inquiries regarding compliance may be  directed to the County’s ADA Coordinator at (856) 384-6842/ New Jersey Relay Service 711.

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