A person looking for a place to sleep is being blamed for allegedly starting a fire that has destroyed part of the Handi-Shop.
On Saturday, Jan. 6, at approximately 6:43 a.m., the Mexico Public …
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A person looking for a place to sleep is being blamed for allegedly starting a fire that has destroyed part of the Handi-Shop.
On Saturday, Jan. 6, at approximately 6:43 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to a fire at the Handi-Shop property in the 500 block of East Liberty. Responding personnel found a storage building burning on the back of the property. The building contained wooden pallets, cardboard bales, and plastic storage containers, and had more items stacked around it. MPSD personnel and Handi-Shop staff worked together to remove the items from the building and extinguish the burning material. The building was completely destroyed.
Investigation indicated that someone had broken into the storage building to sleep and used an open flame and propane camping grill for light and heat. At approximately 1:44PM, Devin M Heinz, age 36 of Mexico, was arrested for Trespassing 1st degree, Arson 3rd degree, and Resisting Arrest. He was taken to the Audrain County Jail. There were no injuries from the incident.
Residents are reminded that people arrested / charged with a crime are simply accused of the crime and are to be considered innocent until proven guilty.
