Sep 25, 2020

RCPD: Man held on $50K bond for alleged attempted arson

Posted Sep 25, 2020 3:07 PM

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.