Idaho Man Arrested for Arson After House Fire
Police in Idaho Falls arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of arson after a weekend house fire.
Benjamin Ross Baldwin was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on suspicion of first-degree arson after a fire Sunday night that caused an estimated $95,000 in damage to his house.
Police reports say witnesses saw Baldwin leave the house just before neighbors spotted the fire and called 911 at 10:20 p.m.
The fire was contained to the basement, but the house suffered heavy smoke damage.
No one was injured.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Popular Today
- Clash of Florida Titans Pits Powerful Tribe Against Homebuilder Lennar
- What Home Age Actually Tells Us About Claims — And What It Doesn’t
- Software Firm CCC Intelligent Solutions Exploring Sale: Reuters
- US P/C Industry Books Best Result in a Decade but Not All Lines Enjoy Success
Popular This Month