ROCKFORD, IL — Rockford Fire Department arson investigators have arrested a juvenile and are pursuring a second arrest in connection with a May 3 fire that destroyed a 2,900-square-foot commercial storage building at 509 Buckbee St.
Arson Investigators have conducted an origin and cause investigation, interviewed witnesses and pursued additional leads, identifying multiple suspects, a news release said.
Prosecutors with the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office authorized charges leading to one arrest and a second arrest is pending.
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is asked to contact the Rockford Fire Department or Rockford Area Crime Stoppers at 815-963-7867.
(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.)
Jeff Kolkey writes about government, economic development and other issues for the Rockford Register Star. He can be reached via email at jkolkey@rrstar.com and on X @jeffkolkey.
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