Sheriff’s Office Investigating Arson Case

— Benton County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating an arson case where the same home was set on fire twice in less than a week, according to Sgt. Brandon Davis.

Davis, with the criminal investigation division with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, issued a news release Monday concerning the fires at 14645 Wilkerson Road in Pea Ridge.

The first fire happened in the early morning hours of Jan. 31. The residence that is being remodeled was set on fire after a suspect or suspects entered the house, the release stated. The fire caused fire and smoke damage to the home’s interior, Davis said.

A second fire happened during the early morning hours of Feb. 5 and caused more damage to the home, the release stated.

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