LYON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged arson fire and have a suspect in custody.
Just after 4a.m. Monday, police and fire crews responded to fire in a multi-residence structure at 825 Congress Street in Emporia, according to Police Captain Lisa Hayes.
The fire was extinguished before first responders arrived.
Police and fire officials conducted a joint investigation and found a homemade incendiary device had gone through a window of the home, causing the fire. There were multiple people, including children inside the structure at the time of the fire. There were no apparent injuries, according to Hayes.
Through the investigation authorities identified a suspect 32-year-old Donovan Williams of Emporia.
Williams was found in possession of an additional homemade incendiary device.
Monday afternoon, Emporia Police arrested Williams on requested charges of Aggravated Arson and Criminal Use of an Explosive.
As the investigation continues, Emporia Police detectives anticipate proposing additional charges of Attempted Murder be formally brought against Williams.