Tag Archives: Arson Investigation

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – The Holland Department of Public Safety is investigating a case in which a vehicle was parked on a soccer field and intentionally set on fire. Authorities were dispatched at 6 a.m. Saturday to the scene at … Continue reading →

An Indiana man suspected of starting a fire in a landmark mosque in Ohio was charged with a felony hate crime for damaging religious property, law enforcement officials announced. Randy Linn, 52, of St. Joe Ind., has been transferred to … Continue reading →

A series of barns and sheds were destroyed by fire overnight in Nicholas County. Police believe it’s the work of an arsonist. The Nicholas County Sheriff says it’s unlikely it’s a coincidence that 4 or 5 barns or sheds were … Continue reading →

Ventura County authorities Friday arrested a 13-year-old Thousand Oaks boy suspected of starting three small arson fires this week, all in the same area near a popular hiking trailhead. The youth, who was not identified because of his age, allegedly … Continue reading →

  A bad breakup is being blamed for an arson attempt at a Dana Point lingerie store. Investigators say Jennifer Renee Colwell, 42, had been in a relationship with a man who had purchased gifts for her at the store … Continue reading →

Waco deputy fire marshals say a fast-moving mobile home blaze that killed a mother and two small children in February was arson. Waco Fire Marshal Kevin Vranich said authorities came to the conclusion that the Feb. 16 fire that swept … Continue reading →

A man on parole for murder in Wayne County was found guilty today of setting fire to a Detroit apartment building last year, forcing elderly residents to jump from the first and second floors. Terrell Thornton, 33, faces up to … Continue reading →

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man who they said set fire to a hotel room, climbed onto the roof and refused to come down Saturday. Angel M. Torres-Reyna, 41, faces first degree arson charges. Firefighters responded … Continue reading →

City fire marshals arrested this weekend a Bronx woman and charged her with intentionally setting a fire in her apartment that led to the death of her boyfriend. Wendy Walston, 46, was charged with manslaughter, arson and reckless endangerment. Fire … Continue reading →

JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — Two Michigan boys — ages 8 and 9 — could be charged with arson for a fire that destroyed a slide structure at a Jackson playground. Jackson County Prosecutor Hank Zavislak told MLive.com for a story … Continue reading →