STANTON TOWNSHIP, MI-- An arrest has been made in the case of a house fire and missing property in Stanton Township.
The fire was reported May 26 at a home near Houghton Canal Road and Osma Plat Road. After the flames were extinguished the homeowner discovered money and guns were missing. The house was a total loss.
Acting on a tip, troopers from the Calumet Post developed information that led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy for breaking and entering and arson of a dwelling. The juvenile was petitioned into Houghton County Family/Probate Court.
Troopers recovered all of the stolen firearms and nearly all the money.
Due to the age of the offender, no further details of his identity can be released.
