Disgraced Ex-Police Chief Receives Multiple Life Sentences for Revenge Arson Spree

Former Maryland police chief David Crawford was sentenced to life in prison for setting over a dozen fires targeting those he held grudges against.
Crawford's arson spree spanned six Maryland counties and nearly a decade, though no one was physically hurt in the fires.
Prosecutors said Crawford meticulously planned the arsons and developed a "target list" of his perceived enemies, including public officials, relatives, and chiropractors.
Crawford was found guilty of eight counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree arson, and one count of malicious burning.
Crawford's attorney plans to appeal the ruling, though prosecutors believe the life sentences will keep Crawford imprisoned for the rest of his life.