Arson Archives

Man accused of causing two small explosions in Columbia residence

May 12, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors filed an arson charge against a Columbia man accused of setting off two explosions on Monday.

Bathroom fire at Stephens Lake Park under investigation

March 29, 2020 6:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The fire marshall with the Columbia Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire in a bathroom at Stephens Lake Park.

Man charged in Vienna arson that sent six firefighters to the hospital

February 13, 2020 5:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Maries County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday that a person is charged with an arson that sent six Vienna firefighters to the hospital.

Two accused of starting fire in Jefferson City Salvation Army

January 29, 2020 11:16 AM Madison Fleck

Two people were arrested and charged on Monday after they allegedly set a fire in the Salvation Army on Michigan Street in Jefferson City.

Columbia woman sentenced to 7 years in DOC

January 23, 2020 11:21 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia woman who pleaded guilty in an arson case was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Tuesday.

Surveillance footage shows arsonist setting fire to probation office

January 21, 2020 5:00 PM Joe McLean

Footage captured at the scene of a suspected arson appears to show a person firing a projectile at the Missouri Probation and Parole Office, shortly before flames erupt inside.

Report: Fire at Missouri Probation and Parole Office was arson

January 7, 2020 12:03 PM Madison Fleck

Jefferson City investigators believe arson was the cause of a March fire at the Missouri Probation and Parole Office.

Two Maries County men accused of arson

December 26, 2019 5:47 PM Matt Ragsdale

Chad and Cody Faulkner were both booked into the Maries County Jail on Thursday, both are charged with second-degree arson.

Columbia man pleads guilty in Planned Parenthood arson

November 21, 2019 11:17 AM Connor Hirsch

A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Thursday morning in connection with a fire that was intentionally set to the Planned Parenthood in Columbia in February. Wesley B. Kaster, 42, pleaded guilty before to one count of maliciously using explosive materials to damage a building owned by an organization that receives federal financial assistance, and one

Camden County firefighters respond to multiple arson calls

November 18, 2019 8:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

MACKS CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) Southwest Camden County Fire Protection District said crews responded to several arson calls Monday. Firefighters said four fires were set along Highway 54. According to a fire district spokesman, the fires were set between the intersection of Highway 54 and Carroll Cut Thru and where 54 meets Highway 73. A post

Columbia man expected to plead guilty in Planned Parenthood arson case

November 12, 2019 3:24 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man will plead guilty after he was charged with setting fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic.

Court upholds Fotoohighiam settlement ruling

October 30, 2019 9:42 PM Abbey Lamb

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Judge has upheld a previous court ruling involving a Columbia businessman. Mehrdad Fotoohighiam was ordered to pay $250,000 in actual damages and $2,500,000 in punitive damages for his involvement in a 2014 Columbia arson. The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District affirmed a lower court ruling that Fotoohighiam was

Russellville man charged with arson after trailer fire

October 4, 2019 5:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Russellville man has been charged with three felonies on allegations he set two fires at a trailer he co-owns. Cole County prosecutors charged Dylan Moore with second-degree arson, first-degree property damage and first-degree harassment Wednesday. Firefighters were sent to the home at 4919 Johnston St. on Wednesday afternoon. A fire marshal’s investigation showed the