Update on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge Fire Investigation
Update on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge Fire Investigation.
Multiple Arrests Made in Daniel Carter Beard Bridge Fire Investigation
On Tuesday, December 10, the Cincinnati Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) arrested four individuals in relation to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge fire investigation. Terry Stiles, 39, is charged with one count of Aggravated Arson F1; Zachary Allen Stumpf, 23, is also charged with one count Aggravated Arson F1. Additionally, James Hamilton, 26, and Kaitlen Hall, 23, have each been charged with two Felony Counts of Obstruction of Justice.
“None of us can look at a scene like that and even begin to understand what happened. But the experts in CFD are the best in the business, and I am so thankful to them for their hard work in identifying and arresting the perpetrators,” said City Manager Sheryl Long.
All four were arrested and taken into custody at 204 Erkenbrecher Ave. in Arlington Heights. With assistance from the Cincinnati Police Department and Reading Police Department, FIU arrived around 11:20 a.m. to execute a warrant for Kaitlen Hall. She was taken into custody without incident at a11:30 a.m.
Once on scene and with the help of an investigatory drone, it was discovered Stiles and Stumpf were also at the location hiding in the attic and refusing to come out. After several hours of standoff, the Hamilton County Police Association SWAT Team was notified, but both suspects surrendered just after 2 p.m. before SWAT had to be deployed. Both were taken into custody. At approximately 2:30 p.m., Hamilton was also taken into custody.
Stiles and Stumpf are each being held on $1 million bond. Hall and Hamilton are each being held on $60,000 cash bond.
“While the investigation is still ongoing and certain sensitive details cannot be released, CFD FIU Investigators share they were able to gather critical information in this case through phone records, license plate data, video camera footage, and interviews,” said Fire Chief Frank Mc
Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee 12/3/24 Meeting
12/3/24 Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee
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