A 24-year-old man from White River was arrested early this morning (1:11am, April 24, 2023) in connection with an arson fire at a daycare and a home invasion burglary in White River.
Information released from the Mellette/Todd County Sheriff’s Office said the fire at Brandy’s Daycare (200 block of North Main) and break-in at a home about one block away (300 North Main) were both reported shortly after 1am. An investigation determined the same person was responsible for both incidents. The suspect was arrested near the scene and charged with:
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1st degree Arson,
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1st degree Burglary,
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Ingestion of Methamphetamine,
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Simple assault on Law Enforcement and
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Attempted Escape.
As of early this morning, the suspect was being held in the Winner City Jail.
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