MAN CHARGED WITH ARSON IN NEWTON COUNTY FIRE

Man charged with arson in Newton County fire

A man from Newton has been charged with arson in connection with a Wednesday afternoon (9/15) fire in Kellogg.  Around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office got a 911 call about a structure fire at 304 East Street in Kellogg.  Fire crews from Kellogg, Sully, Newton, Gilman and Reasnor responded.  Firefighters put out the blaze and determined no one was inside the home.  The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says during the initial investigation, the fire was thought to be suspicious.  As the investigation progressed, 39-year-old Edward Jacob Wheeler was charged with second degree arson and second degree burglary.  Wheeler is being held in the Newton County Jail awaiting a court appearance.  The investigation into the fire is continuing.

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