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Man charged arson after 3 house fires in El Dorado Springs during March
24 days ago
CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Suspicious fires in El Dorado Springs, Mo. during March prompted the police dept to launch investigation.
March 1, 2024: El Dorado Springs Fire and Police Department responded to a structure fire at 317 S Park St, El Dorado Springs. The cause of the fire was undetermined.
March 27, 2024 : El Dorado Springs Fire and Police Department responded to a structure fire at 113 W Cruce, El Dorado Springs. The Missouri State Fire Marshal determined the cause of the fire as arson.
“03/01/24 @ 2130 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to the corner of Joe Davis and Park streets concerning a reported structure fire. 3 trucks and 17 firefighters responded. Firefighters were on scene for 4 hours and no injuries was reported. Thank you to Mitchell and Samuel for the pictures.” — EL DORADO FIRE
All three homes that burned were vacant. There were no injuries.
El Dorado Police Dept state, “ during the investigation, Kenneth W. Johnson Jr. acknowledged his part in several fires within the community .”
According to court paperwork filed, “ Johnson admitted during this interview that he had burned [one] residence by setting fire to a old shirt that was in the residence with a lighter and matches because a friend of his had lost the home to a tax sale.”
“03/01/24 @ 2130 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to the corner of Joe Davis and Park streets concerning a reported structure fire. 3 trucks and 17 firefighters responded. Firefighters were on scene for 4 hours and no injuries was reported. Thank you to Mitchell and Samuel for the pictures.” — EL DORADO FIRE
Bond has been set at $40,000 cash-only.
Johnson remains in custody at the Cedar County Jail. April 24 a bond reduction hearing is scheduled.
Kenneth Johnson mugshot courtesy Eldo Police, court paperwork and March 1 fire courtesy Eldo Fire Dept.
“03/01/24 @ 2130 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to the corner of Joe Davis and Park streets concerning a reported structure fire. 3 trucks and 17 firefighters responded. Firefighters were on scene for 4 hours and no injuries was reported. Thank you to Mitchell and Samuel for the pictures.” — EL DORADO FIRE
“03/01/24 @ 2130 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to the corner of Joe Davis and Park streets concerning a reported structure fire. 3 trucks and 17 firefighters responded. Firefighters were on scene for 4 hours and no injuries was reported. Thank you to Mitchell and Samuel for the pictures.” — EL DORADO FIRE
“03/01/24 @ 2130 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to the corner of Joe Davis and Park streets concerning a reported structure fire. 3 trucks and 17 firefighters responded. Firefighters were on scene for 4 hours and no injuries was reported. Thank you to Mitchell and Samuel for the pictures.” — EL DORADO FIRE
“03/01/24 @ 2130 Hours. The EL Dorado Springs Fire Department responded to the corner of Joe Davis and Park streets concerning a reported structure fire. 3 trucks and 17 firefighters responded. Firefighters were on scene for 4 hours and no injuries was reported. Thank you to Mitchell and Samuel for the pictures.” — EL DORADO FIRE
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