Charges Expected To Be Filed In Dumpster Fires

An 18-year-old Sullivan man is expected to have charges filed against him after allegedly starting two dumpster fires and a trash can fire Aug. 18 in Sullivan.

According to Sullivan Police and Sullivan Fire, the incidents began at 8:28 p.m. when the dumpster at Sully’s Ace Hardware, 252 South Service Road, was set on fire.

The fire was extinguished by Sullivan Fire. 

At 9 p.m., officers and firefighters responded to 226 West Main for a reported trash can on fire.

This fire was also extinguished. 

At 9:05 p.m., both departments responded to Temple Baptist Church for a dumpster fire.

Information and video was gathered regarding the suspect, who was wearing dark shorts with a white t-shirt over his shoulder. 

Within 30 minutes, officers located and arrested the suspect.