Arson suspect in Robertson Draw fire pleads not guilty
Robertson Draw fire arson suspect pleads not guilty
By:
Andrea Lutz
and last updated 2021-07-07 22:37:53-04
RED LODGE- A 55-year-old Bridger man accused of starting the Robertson Draw Fire plead not guilty to charges in court Wednesday, according to officials in Carbon County.
John Lightburn was arrested in connection with two felony charges related to the starting of the fire south of Red Lodge back in June.
According to charging documents filed by Carbon County Prosecutor Alex Nixon, Lightburn was riding his dirt bike on a trail at the base of the mountains the morning of June 13 when the engine began flooding.