Two jailed for insurance fraud relating to November blaze

Bradford Era

JOHNSONBURG — Two Elk County men are in Elk County Jail for allegedly conspiring to commit insurance fraud in regards to a November fire at 2130 Montmorenci Road in Ridgway.

Cody James Miller, 20, of 37 E. Cardott St., Ridgway, and James Allen Stafford, 28, of 59 Jefferson St., Byrnedale, were arraigned before District Judge James Martin in Johnsonburg Friday.

The fire took place around 11 p.m. Nov. 16 at the unoccupied home, which was owned by Miller. Police estimate the damage at the home at more than $100,000.

Police said Friday that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Police also indicated “additional arrests are possible.” Read more......