Miller County Sheriff’s Office searching for arson suspect

By Erika McGuire

Published March 12, 2023 7:24 AM

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Deputies in Miller County are on the hunt for an arson suspect.

The Miller County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for Jason Ekstam Jr.

According to the sheriff's office, Ekstam is wanted in connection to an arson investigation that happened Friday in Tuscumbia.

Deputies say they have issued an arrest warrant for second-degree arson.

Ekstam has made homicidal and suicidal threats and should be considers armed and dangerous, the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post.

If you know the whereabouts of Ekstam you are asked to contact the Miller County Sheriff's Office.

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Erika McGuire originally comes from Detriot. She is a reporter and weekend anchor on ABC 17 News.

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