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Arson arrests made

Jennifer Moonsong

Publisher/Jobe Publishing

Central Division

 

Two recent fires at the Metcalfe County Lake and Park brought much speculation, and now thanks to the diligent work of the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office three individuals have been taken into custody.

 

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, person(s) unknown attempted to commit arson on a county owned structure at the Metcalfe County Lake and Park. Deputy Jarrod Steele responded and was able to extinguish the fire with an extinguisher before severe damage occurred. Deputy Steele initiated a criminal investigation into the fire.

 

On Thursday, December 23, at approximately 1700 hours, several fire departments were dispatched to Metcalfe County Lake and Park for a structure fire. Deputy Logan Richardson also responded to investigate. The fire resulted in a total loss of another structure at the park. The fire was deemed to be arson.

 

Through investigation, Deputy Steele was able to gather enough information to develop suspects. Deputy Steele’s investigation eventually lead to the issuance of arrest warrants for the individuals responsible.

 

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the arrest warrants were executed for the three individuals responsible for the fires. The adult was lodged in the Barren County Jail. The two juveniles were lodged in a juvenile detention facility on the following charges:

 

Travis W. Rowe

Arson 2nd Degree

Arson 2nd Degree (attempt)

Criminal Mischief First Degree 

 

Juvenile Male

Arson 2nd Degree

Arson 2nd Degree (attempt)

Criminal Mischief First Degree

 

Juvenile Female

Arson 2nd Degree

Arson 2nd Degree (attempt)

Criminal Mischief First Degree

 

These offenses remain under investigation by Deputy Steele. Deputy Steele was assisted by Deputy Logan Richardson, State Fire Marshall Investigator Mike Killebrew, as well as all county volunteer fire departments.

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