Adrian Police Department seeks public's assistance in locating arson suspect
ADRIAN — The Adrian Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in the arson of the Associated Charities of Lenawee County building in August 2022.
A two-count felony warrant for the manufacture of explosives or incendiary devices and third-degree arson has been authorized for Bush Lee Paulding, 53, of Adrian, according to a news release from the Adrian Police Department.
Early in the morning of Aug. 24, 2022, someone threw a burning container of gasoline into the Associated Charities of Lenawee County building on South Tecumseh Street in Adrian. The suspect was caught on the Charities' security video system, but they were wearing what looked like a hooded sweatshirt with the hood over their head and could not be easily identified.
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The Charities had started their annual back-to-school shopping program, and much of the clothing, school supplies and other items for about 250 kids who had yet to visit were damaged or destroyed.
Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Paulding should contact Lenawee County Central Dispatch at 517-263-0524 or Detective Sgt. Leslie Keane at 517-264-4808. Information and tips can also be submitted via email at APDTips@adrianmi.gov.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Adrian police seek public's assistance in locating arson suspect
