Richland County looking for suspected arsonist who set law enforcement center ablaze

Courtesy of: Richland County Law Enforcement Agency
Courtesy of: Richland County Law Enforcement Agency

(Richland County, ND) -- A search is underway for an individual suspected of setting the Richland County Law Enforcement Center on fire.

According to authorities, the suspect walked into the lobby of the enforcement center sometime around 9:30pm on Tuesday, March 1st. Shortly after, the fire began in the lobby of the building.

All inmates in the center were taken to nearby Cass and Barnes County Jails to ensure their safety. The lobby sustained moderate damage.