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 15th Avenue.
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.
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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