Buffalo man charged with Arson

A February 27th hearing date has been set for a Buffalo man who is charged with arson. Christopher Goodman is accused of setting a fire at multiple locations, including in the backyard at the 300 block of East Madison, the 400 Block of Poplar Street, North Maple and in the 300 block of Grant. At the North Poplar Street location, Goodman allegedly placed leaves at the back door of the residence and lighting the leaves with a lighter. He is also accused of lighting paper on fire inside of a building in the 600 Block of North Maple, on February 10th. Goodman is charged with 2 counts of arson and 2 counts of knowingly burning. His bond was set at $50-thousand.