On June 14, 2022 at approximately 12:08 a.m. Burlington Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 300 Block of Curran for a report of a garage fire.
Upon arrival, responding units found the garage fully engulfed. Through investigation a person of interest in setting this fire was shortly thereafter located. This person was transported to the police department for questioning. At the conclusion of the interview this person was placed under arrest.
ARRESTED: Mark Antonio Carter
AGE: 44
ADDRESS: Burlington, Iowa
CHARGES: -Arson in the 2nd degree, a Class C Felony
Mark Antonio Carter was transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Facility and held on bond pending an initial court appearance. No other details are being released at this time.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Burlington Police Department at (319) 753-8375 or Crime Stoppers at (319) 753-6835.
***Report Courtesy of the Burlington Police Department***
