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On Sunday November 18, Evansville Police were dispatched to a arson report at 509 N Saint Joseph Ave (White Oak Manor). Officers arrived and were advised by Evansville Fire Department officials that three separate locations were located in the building as origins of an attempted arson. A trash can in the first floor lobby, the second floor laundry room, and a trash can in the second floor stairwell. Officers were able to view security footage from the building and develop 72 year old James Madden as the suspect. Madden, who is a resident at the location, was still on scene and was transported to EPD headquarters where he confessed to the allegations against him. Madden is currently in Vanderburgh County jail and facing a felony arson charge.