VAN WERT — An 18-year-old man accused of arson in several fires pleaded guilty Wednesday.
Noah Girod, of Van Wert, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated arson, each a second-degree felony, and one count of arson, a fourth-degree felony. He faces up to 17.5 years in prison when he is sentenced, which is scheduled for Nov. 30.
Six other charges were dismissed in exchange for the plea.
Girod was 17 when he was arrested in April. A judge ordered he be tried as an adult for fires in Hoaglin Township at two properties in a 24-hour period.
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