RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating two cases of alleged arson.
Just before 6p.m. Friday, officers filed a report for arson near the intersection of Walsburg Road and Madison Creek Road in Leonardville, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
A 40-year-old man and a 41-year-old man reported a 30-year-old suspect when it was reported the suspect started a fire that damaged a wheat field and equipment. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,250.
At approximately the same time on Friday officers filed a report for arson in the 14400 block of Senn Road in Leonardville. A 72-year-old man reported a 30-year-old man started a fire which damaged a wheat field, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.
The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,000.