Arson Fires Reported At Pea Ridge

— Recent fires to structures on the Harvey Keene farm near Pea Ridge were arson, according to Will Hanna, Benton County Fire Marshal.

Three chicken houses, including trucks, hay baler and equipment, were destroyed in fires April 2 and 5. No chickens were in the houses at the time.

The incidents have been turned over to the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Sheriff’s Office.

News, Pages 9 on 04/21/2010