NewsAugust 18, 2010
Sheriff's department asks for help in Millersville fire investigations
The Cape County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in conducting an investigation on two suspicious fires near Millersville. Deputies and the Millersville Fire Department responded to County Road 459 Monday and found a barn on the property there destroyed by fire. When the owner of the barn, Gary Wendell, arrived on scene he found his previous residence across the street was also destroyed by a fire.The Cape County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in conducting an investigation on two suspicious fires near Millersville.
Deputies and the Millersville Fire Department responded to County Road 459 Monday and found a barn on the property there destroyed by fire. When the owner of the barn, Gary Wendell, arrived on scene he found his previous residence across the street was also destroyed by a fire.
In a news release sent Wednesday, the sheriff's office said the home must have burned over the weekend.
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!
Anyone with information on the fires is asked to call 243-3551 or submit a tip at www.capecountysheriff.org.
Pertinent Address:
County Road No. 459, Millersville, MO
Story Tags
Advertisement
Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:
For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.
Advertisement
Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!
