Published: July 08, 2009 06:56 pm      

Crime of the Week: Bonnie Community Building fire

Staff Report

BONNIE — The Jefferson County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in setting fire to the Bonnie Community Building on July 26.

The interior and exterior of the community building caught on fire due to an arsonist setting fire to the Bonnie Community Building. Estimated total damage to the building and contents exceeds $50,000.

The residents of Bonnie would appreciate getting the arsonist caught and this can only be done with the public’s help, according to Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information concerning the fire is urged to call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 244-8004, the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 242-2131 or the Jefferson County Crime Stoppers at 242-8477. If you share information with Crime Stoppers, you do not have to leave your name or telephone number and you remain anonymous. Any information that leads to the arrest may make the caller eligible for a cash reward.