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Arson

Jan 24, 2013

Outside jury will hear Argyle arson, homicide case

A jury from outside Lafayette County will hear the case against an Argyle man accused of killing his children by setting his house on fire.

Dec 27, 2012

Former Cedar Grove firefighter sentenced for arson

A former volunteer firefighter has been sentenced to six months in jail for allegedly setting fire to a Sheboygan area farm out of boredom in 2011.

Dec 3, 2012

Brothers set to enter pleas in fatal fire

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Two southwestern Wisconsin brothers accused of trying to wipe out their family in a fire are due back in court this week. Armin Wand III and Jeremy Wand are scheduled to enter pleas to multiple charges, including homicide and arson, on Wednesday in Lafayette County. Prosecutors allege the brothers set Armin […]

Nov 1, 2012

Teen found competent for trial in fatal fire

An Argyle teenager accused of helping set a fire that killed his three nephews has been found competent to stand trial.

Oct 30, 2012

Man accused of killing 3 sons due back in court

An Argyle man charged with killing his three young sons and trying to kill his wife and daughter by setting fire to their home is due back in court next month.

Sep 19, 2012

Teen gets 5 years in prison for Oconto Falls school fire

An Oconto Falls teenager will serve five years in prison for setting fire to a church school.

Sep 12, 2012

Judge sets $1.4 million bail in fatal fire (UPDATE)

A judge set bail Wednesday for a father accused of killing his three sons in a house fire last week at $1.4 million.

Jul 10, 2012

Grand Chute man guilty in Planned Parenthood fire

A Grand Chute man has been found guilty in connection with an April fire at a Planned Parenthood facility.

Jun 21, 2012

Bar owner convicted of arson filed new appeal

A man imprisoned for setting fire to his Marquette County tavern has filed a new appeal.

Jul 13, 2011

Burned bowling alley owner pleads guilty to arson

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — The owner of a Fond du Lac bowling alley has pleaded guilty to burning down his business. Lyle Huss pleaded guilty to one count of arson Tuesday in a plea agreement with Fond du Lac County prosecutors. Fourteen other charges were dismissed, but the judge will consider them at […]

May 26, 2011

Spurned woman who killed ex-boyfriend sentenced

SPARTA, Wis. (AP) — An Illinois woman has been sentenced in Monroe County to life in prison for fatally shooting her ex-boyfriend. Tammy Cole argued that her gun accidentally discharged while she embraced Vance Evans at his home in Tomah last year. Prosecutors say the 47-year-old Cole shot Evans on April 26, 2010, when he […]

May 10, 2011

Man indicted in Milwaukee restaurants arson

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee man in an arson last year that destroyed a building housing a well-known pizza restaurant. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 27-year-old Feras Rahman was charged with arson by explosion, arson to commit mail fraud, mail fraud and making false statements. The blaze destroyed Rahman’s […]

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