MANHATTAN – Law enforcement authorities in Riley County are investigating a suspect in connection with a fire at a home on 615 Yuma Street on February 13, in Manhattan.

Donnie Hill, 43, Manhattan, was arrested on Saturday
for the offense of arson and theft and given a bond of $5,000.00.

The charge of theft is related to allegations that Hill stole a Bic lighter before the incident.

Emergency crews responded to fire just before 11a.m. on February 13, after an officer with the Riley County Police Department made contact with a 43-year-old man who had sustained a significant cut to his arm and was bleeding profusely.

He was transported to Via Christi Hospital for his injuries, according to a media release.

Immediately after making contact with the man, officers observed smoke coming from the home.
The house value is listed as $95,000 but no damage estimate has been released.