APD Releases Name of Suspect in Today’s Arson Fire

Arcata FireThis is a press release from the Arcata Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and the individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

ArcataOn 05/23/15 at 1:13 AM, the Arcata Police Department, along with the Arcata Fire Protection District, responded to the report of a structure fire at 1499 Spear Av. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found the former Alliance Market fully engulfed in fire. Officers began conducting traffic control for the arriving fire apparatus and attempting to locate witnesses. An officer contacted a subject in the area, who was later identified as Jeremy Kish (30) of Eureka.

Kish claimed to be a witness to the fire and made some statements to the officers that were suspicious in nature. Further investigation lead to probable cause to arrest Kish for 451(d) PC-Arson.  Kish was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, where he was booked and lodged.

The investigation is on-going and anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Arcata Police Department.

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Pisses
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Pisses
8 years ago

Screw this guy. Hope he gets at least 6 months in jail

donna
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donna
8 years ago

The sheriff’s were at 360 Boysscout Myers flat today I hope they arrest everyone there [edit]

tugboat
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8 years ago
Reply to  donna

what is going on in the Flats ? Was this connected to the fire ? or just another drug raid ? thanks sincerely Tug

John Chiv
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John Chiv
8 years ago

I thought of the name Jeremy Kish when I first read of this and surprise, surprise!