Ormond Beach police spokesman Keith Walker says Thomas Loncala was arrested Sunday on two counts of attempted murder and charges of arson and animal cruelty. A dog burned to death in the fire.
According to police, Loncala was asked to leave the home and then “took revenge” on the residents. WESH reported, he believed the residents had sold property belonging to him.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports Loncala told investigators he started the blaze by setting papers on fire. The two-story structure was deemed uninhabitable.
Jail records don’t indicate whether Loncala has a lawyer.
Full Name: Thomas Joseph Loncala
Date of arrest: 07/17/2016
Time: 7:30 AM
Arresting Agency: OBPD - ORMOND BEACH
Arrest Age:52
Gender: Male
Birthdate: 03/19/1964
Charges
#1 TRAFFICKING IN AMPHETAMINE 28 GRAMS-200 GRAMS. STATUTE: 893.135(1)(f)1.b
#2 ATTEMPTED FELONY MURDER. STATUTE: 782.051(1)
#3 ATTEMPTED FELONY MURDER. STATUTE: 782.051(1)
#4 ARSON 1ST.DEG.DWELLING/BLDG.PEOPLE PRESENT. STATUTE: 806.01(1)
#5 FELONY CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. STATUTE: 828.12(2)(a)
#6 FELONY CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. STATUTE: 828.12(2)(a)
(WFLA - July 18, 2016)
