Rewards of up to $10,000 Offered for Information on Legends Bar and Restaurant Arson

DETROIT, Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the Oct. 26, 2009 arson fire of Legends Bar and Restaurant, 68925 M-62, Edwardsburg, Mich.

On Oct. 26, 2009 at approximately 1:50 a.m., the Ontwa-Edwardsburg Fire Department responded to a heavy fire venting from the Legends Bar and Restaurant structure.  The structure was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Upon fire suppression the Michigan State Police (MSP) was contacted and conducted a fire scene examination.  Experts from ATF and MSP have examined the evidence and determined that the Legends fire was intentional.  The structure was a total loss with damages in excess of $1 million.  

In addition to the ATF reward the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee is offering an additional $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual (s) responsible for the fire.

"Arsons have a devastating effect on our communities. Arsons not only result in the loss of income and the loss of property, but they also endanger the lives of firefighters who respond to these fires and protect our communities," said Thomas Brandon, Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit ATF Field Division. "ATF and MSP will continue to work together toward our goal of a successful prosecution in this crime."

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the ATF hotline at 1-888-ATF-FIRE.

This is a joint investigation with ATF and MSP.

ATF is the federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for investing crimes of arson.  More information and ATF and its programs can be found at www.atf.gov.

SOURCE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

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