RILEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged attempted arson.
Just after 8p.m. Thursday, police filed a report for criminal trespass, attempted aggravated arson and aggravated domestic assault in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
A 25-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman reported a 37-year-old man identified as Jason Melton went on their property without permission and attempted to start a fire.
Police arrested Melton of Manhattan on requested charges of attempted aggravated arson, criminal trespass and aggravated domestic assault. He is being held $50,000 bond.