On 5-18-11 at about 0015hrs, Richland Patrol Officers responded to the Apostolic Christian Church at 1749 Stevens Drive for a report of a fire. A neighbor had heard tires screeching and looked outside. He saw the fire and called 911.
When Officers arrived they discovered two small fires in the flower bed up next to the church. The fires were small and did not appear to be threatening the structure. Richland Fire Departement responded and doused the flames.
Officers found a broken liquor bottle that appeared to have contained an accelerant of some sort. This was apparently the source of the fire.
No vehicles or persons were seen. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Richland Police Department at 628-0333.
If you have questions about this story please contact Captain Jeff Taylor at 942-7363.
