Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey and Marion Township Fire Department Chief Ben Meddles have announced the Tuesday morning arrest of a male suspect for setting a fire Monday night in the 1300 block of State Route 309 East.
Since September 21, 2016 the Marion Township Fire Department has responded to four reported fires in the same area that they said were set under suspicious circumstances.
Detectives were investigating Monday night’s fire, after viewing video surveillance from area businesses, and were canvassing the area when they located a male subject walking that they had observed in the video. Detectives observed and collected evidence on the suspect which they said corroborated their suspicions.
“This is a case of good detective work and being in the right place at the right time. I’m pleased an arrest was made so future fires won’t be set,” Sheriff Bailey stated.
Arrested was 63-year-old Charles William Akers, 150 Sara Avenue in Marion, for Monday night’s arson. This case will continue to be investigated and it and the other incidents will be sent the prosecutor’s office for formal charges once the investigations are complete.
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