There was an investigation for arson and attempted murder of the fire fighters. In the end, no one was arrested on either charge. This all occurred against the backdrop of controversy about keeping Ruston's volunteer fire department or hiring Tacoma for emergency services. An citizen's committee was researching the issue at the time and later concluded that Ruston's current fire department is the best alternative (see their report here).
Because there was so much interest, I thought it would be helpful to provide some of the information here. Here is the fire investigation report and more information is available on Ruston Reports. The case is now closed unless new evidence is uncovered. Thankfully no one was hurt and the damage to the home (which was being remodeled at the time) was repaired. Hopefully providing information will help lay to rest any lingering rumors...
4 comments:
"Hopefully providing information will help lay to rest any lingering rumors..." You haven't provided any more information than was common knowledge at that time. I'm quite astonished at your statement that you're providing information, seems to me like you're taking a turn stirring the pot. It's even more surprising considering the comments you haven't been publishing of late. There were fire fighters whose lives were endangered and nerves are still sensitive.
While this report on this page has been seen by many, many of the documents on the Ruston Reports page were new to me. The idea to provide more background on this issue was suggested by a member of the former fire committee. We were both concerned about how much misinformation still circulates about this issue. I don't think providing factual information is stirring the pot, especially since the issue arose on its own.
A comment came in today expressing concern about the town releasing this information before the case is solved.
Why is it a problem if that happens?
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