At 10:26 p.m. Friday night, Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies were called to the 18100 block of Durbin Road just south of State Road 32 for a residential fire. After the fire was extinguished, the investigation was indicative of arson and burglary. Surveillance video and helpful community assistance provided additional intelligence about a suspicious subject and vehicle.
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Subsequently, Sheriff Deputies and Detectives were able to identify the suspect. With great teamwork and quick action, Michael Morgan, 51, was taken into custody and charged with the following: Arson, burglary, theft, criminal mischief and OWI.
It was also discovered that Morgan had outstanding warrants for his arrest for arson and burglary associated with a separate case.
Anyone with questions or information relating to case number 2021-4272 is encouraged to contact the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office at (317) 776-8595.