Beecher City Man Held on Arson Charge

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Published on August 22 2024 2:30 pm
Last Updated on August 22 2024 2:30 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

A Beecher City man will remain in jail after an incident in Effingham led to his arrest.

19-year-old Ian Hammond was arrested by Effingham City Police on counts of arson and criminal damage to government-supported property. Hammond is accused of setting a fire in a city-owned trash can downtown.

Judge Allan Lolie Thursday ordered Hammond to remain in custody awaiting his next court appearance, which is set for August 29.