Arson Charge Likely After Domestic DisputePIERCETON - Officers arriving at what they thought was a domestic dispute in Pierceton Thursday morning instead encountered a house fire.
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Dept. deputies were dispatched shortly after 10 a.m. to 5563 CR 750S, Pierceton. According to online records of the Kosciusko County Assessors office, the home is owned by Rick and Callie Deeter.
Officers were advised the husband called police and was concerned that his wife was damaging property at the residence and he could no longer reach her via telephone.
KCSD Corp. Mike Mulligan arrived and located the wife, Callie F. Deeter, 43, in the driveway watching smoke rise from the back side of her home.
Sidney Fire Department was immediately dispatched, along with assistance from Pierceton, Claypool, Winona Lake, South Whitley, Silver Lake and North Manchester fire departments as the fire began to engulf the residence.
Sidney Fire Department also requested the assistance of the Kosciusko County fire investigation team, Squad 70, and the Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office.
KCSD detectives stated they are still waiting for the State Fire Marshal's Office and Squad 70's determination, but have arrested Deeter on a preliminary charge of felony arson of a residence. Bond for Deeter was set at $10,000 by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office.
