Reward offered in Vernon County arson cases

The victims of a home fire that took place on March 24, 2019 on 1375 road just west of Nevada and another home fire that took place on the 1400 block of W Hunter St around the same time has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in either case.

The fires are being investigated as an arson by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Police Department and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Barker at 417-283-4399 or 417-667-6042.