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.
Morgan
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.