RAPID RIVER, Mich. (WZMQ) – Police have made an arrest in the case of an arson attack at a Delta County business earlier this week.
After 12:00 a.m. on Monday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Gladstone Post responded to a report of a fire at the Rapid River Pub. At the time of the fire, the building was occupied by patrons. Everyone was able to evacuate safely.
Following an on-scene investigation, it was alleged that the fire had been set intentionally. 33-year-old Steven Prestridge of Rapid River was subsequently located and arrested for the arson attack.
On Tuesday, Prestridge was arraigned on one count of second-degree arson and one count of arson – preparation to burn real property. His bond was set at $150,000 with additional conditions. He is next due in court on September 18.
The arson attack remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police. To read WZMQ 19’s interview with the owner of the Rapid River Pub after the attack, click here.
