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4-19-23 fdl county wildfire arson suspect arrested

todayApril 18, 2023

Following a lengthy investigation an arrest has been made in connection with intentionally set wildfires in Fond du Lac County dating back nearly two decades.  Using fire forensic science, covert surveillance and multiple interviews  investigators identified a 40 year old Eden man as a suspect.   The suspect admitted to  setting several fires, burning more than 60 acres of land dating back  for  nearly 20 years.    Charges of Arson and Intentionally Setting Fire to land have been referred to the District Attorney  in Fond du Lac and Washington Counties.

Written by: Radio Plus