ESCANABA, MI-- The Escanaba Department of Public Safety is investigating a fire and vandalism at a city church.
Officers were called Monday to the Harbor Lights Church of God on 2nd Avenue South and found the interior filled with smoke. They determined a fire that was extinguished by a citizen in the kitchen had been intentionally set. Officers also found the church walls had been spray-painted, paint was thrown on floors, and personal items within the church were also painted.
A 19-year-old Gladstone man was questioned about his involvement with putting out the fire. Further investigation led to his arrest for breaking and entering, malicious damage of property, and arson. He was lodged in the Delta County Jail pending arraignment.
Police are trying to determine if additional individuals were involved.
