by Alex Lloyd Gross
Philadelphia Police and fire were called to the WAWA on the 7000 block of the Roosevelt Boulevard just before 12:30 AM today. A male was damaging the gas pumps.
When responders got there, a fire was lit in between two gas pumps which could have been catastrophic. Several of the pumps nearby were vandalized as well.
Police found that Roosevelt De-Silva, 37 from the 3200 block of Princeton Ave was allegedly responsible for the damage. He was arrested and charged with Arson, Risking a catastrophe, Criminal mischief and related offenses. Police did not give a motive for why he chose that WAWA which was close to his residence.