Columbia man arrested for alleged arson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly tried to set a house on fire in June.

Columbia police said in a news release that Brandon Butchkoski, 47, was arrested in connection with a fire on June 29.

Police said officers responded to the 1500 block of Paris Road to assist firefighters. Investigators learned Butchkoski allegedly tried to set a single-story house on fire. Minor property damage was reported.

Online jail records state Butchkoski was booked into the Boone County Jail around 4:49 a.m. on Friday for one count of first-degree arson and possession of controlled substance.

Formal charges have not been filed as of Friday morning. Missouri courts were closed Friday for Independence Day.