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October 20th, 2023 | 1:26 PM |
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KCSO Makes Arrest in Alpine Township Arson
ALPINE TOWNSHIP, Mich: On September 3rd, 2023 around 2:00 AM, the Alpine Township Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 200 Block of 7 Mile Rd NW. When firefighters arrived, the residence was engulfed in flames, but the occupants were able to exit the home safely prior to fire crews arriving.
Alpine Township Fire summoned KCSO detectives to investigate due to the suspicious nature of the fire along with the Plainfield Township Fire Investigation Team and Michigan State Police Arson Investigator. Details revealed the fire started from an incendiary device believed to be similar to fireworks or a mortar, which was launched into the home from the outside.
KCSO detectives conducted an in-depth neighborhood canvas and interviews leading to a person of interest. Yesterday, KCSO arrested a 19-year-old Plainfield Township man on charges of Arson - 2nd Degree. It appears that the homeowners and suspect were known to each other.
The case was reviewed by the Kent County Prosecutor's Office and charges of Arson - 2nd Degree, Explosives - Placing Near Property Causing Property Damage, and Explosives - Manufacture/Possession of Explosive or Incendiary Device causing property damage were authorized. The man is expected to be arranged in the 63rd District Court.
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Contact: Sgt Eric Brunner - Public Information Officer
616.632.6106 | eric.brunner@kentcountymi.gov
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