A team of fire investigators who are called upon to identify the origin and cause of all major fires within the fire department's jurisdiction and assist other county agencies with this task as well. These Investigators work closely with law enforcement personnel, State Fire Marshals Office (IDHS) and officials at the Henry County Prosecutor's Office in the aggressive pursuit of the crime of arson.
Investigators
- Jeff Murray
- Chris McCartt
- Tony Young
- Wesley Owens
- Corey Clemens
- Stephen Edwards
- Dereck White
- Zac Shank
Information
If you have information on any fire, make the call, there could be a reward of up to $5,000.
- New Castle Fire Department Investigation Division
765-521-6815
- Law Enforcement Officer
765-529-4901 ext. 5
- Arson Hotline
1-800-382-4628
In cooperation with the State Fire Marshal's Office and the International Association of Arson Investigators, Indiana Chapter, a reward of up to $5000.00 is offered for information that leads to the arrest of any person responsible for an arson fire.
Investigation Insights
Arson is a crime that costs everyone, not just the victim. Arson and fire insurance fraud result in higher insurance rates and cost policy holders billions of dollars annually. The citizens of the community are the people who suffer. We ask that anyone with information on any fire contact your local fire department, law enforcement officer, or call the Arson Hotline at
1-800-382-4628. Help fight the high cost of arson.
Recent fires that are under investigation
Any person with any information concerning any fire is encouraged to call the New Castle Fire Department Investigation Division at 521-6888. Any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a person(s) responsible for setting a fire is eligible for a reward of up to $5000.00. Your information is important.
