First-year College student Derrick Deal was arrested Jan. 25 at approximately 1 a.m. in connection with several incidents at Dabney House, according to a press release issued by the University Police Department.
The incidents included a Jan. 19 fire and acts of vandalism occurring Jan. 21 and Jan. 24, according to the release.
"An investigation is going around right now," Deal said.
Deal declined further comment at the request of his lawyer.
Representatives from the police department were not available for comment.
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