Authorities in Pottawatomie County are investigating a suspected arson after a fire was reported early April 16 near a bridge in Louisville.
According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 3:33 a.m. to a report of a wood post on fire near the bridge. Personnel from the Louisville Fire Department also responded to the scene.
Investigators say evidence collected indicates the fire was intentionally set, and the case is being investigated as arson.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Stephen Martinez with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353 or submit a tip through the agency’s Crime Stoppers link at ptsheriff.com.
