On November 15, 2006, LePore and Ryan admitted that they had set the fire and pleaded guilty to third-degree arson as well as pleading guilty to witness tampering. LePore also pleaded guilty to a disorderly persons charge after he had attempted to avoid police when he was arrested on the 2003 indictment. Their pleas were part of a plea deal, in which they plead guilty for a reduced sentence and dropped charges against LePore's parents, sister and friend that included hindering apprehension.