Niagara Falls Police investigate boarding house arson, look to make second arrest in case

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Red Cross is helping the more than 40 people who are now homeless after a fire at a Niagara Falls boarding house. Police say this is considered arson. Jerome Wingfield, is accused of starting a fire in the second floor apartment.
Lieutenant John Conti,with the Niagara Falls Police Department says it was a night of panic at 1967 Niagara Street. He said, ” It’s January 1st, it’s cold out and the place where you live is fi