Hollywood man charged with arson at airport

California, Maryland (December 10, 2007) – Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a
twenty year old Hollywood man for arson. James J. Ickes III, was taken into custody this afternoon
without incident on a warrant stemming from an investigation of a fire that occurred early this morning.
The fire at Airtec Aviation, located 44174 Airport Road, California, occurred at 3:16 a.m. this
morning. The building owned by Steven Bildman sustained minimal damage as the fire burned itself out
shortly after being set. Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally started by igniting a
combustible trash can and its contents in the buildings bathroom. The building was protected by a
fire sprinkler and fire alarm system but neither were required to activate and there was no fire department
response. Three airplanes were stored in the building at the time of the fire. The evidence of a fire was
discovered by employees reporting for work.
Maryland State Police, Aviation Command, who occupy an adjacent hanger responded to and
assisted in the investigation. Ickes has been charged with second degree arson and if convicted could
face a maximum penalty of twenty years imprisonment and / or $ 30,000 in fines. He is currently being
held at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center pending a bond review hearing.