BOONE, Iowa — A man is being held in Boone County Jail after setting fire to a home and a neighboring garage, according to Boone police.
45-year-old Michael Glynn is charged with the following:
- First degree arson
- Second degree arson
- Interference with official acts
- Violation of a no contact order
Officers initially responded to a home in the 1300 block of College Street at approximately 2:43 p.m. on Monday after receiving notice that Glynn was acting in violation of a no contact order.
When they arrived, police found Glynn alone in the house.
Police worked with Boone County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa State Patrol to secure the home.
Officials attempted to convince Glynn to leave the home, but he refused.
As officials continued their efforts, Glynn allegedly started a fire inside the home and flames eventually spread to the entire structure, according to a press release.
"It's a complete loss," Boone Police Chief John Wiebold told Local 5. "The fire burned very hot with this wind; in fact, it actually set a neighboring garage on fire because of the wind."
The Boone Fire Department, Boone County Ambulance and Iowa State Patrol Tactical Team responded to assist with the fire.
Glynn ran from the residence to a neighboring garage at approximately 4:44 p.m. and was taken into custody.
He was taken to the Boone County Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Boone County Jail.
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