Mugshot released of suspect in Mason County Courthouse fire
By Lauren Reid
Miller allegedly set the fire because he was upset over a previous family court case.
MASON, Texas - The McLennan County Sheriff s Office has released the mugshot of the suspect who allegedly started the Mason County Courthouse fire. Nicholas Miller was captured near Waco after driving through Burnet, Georgetown, and Temple.
County Judge Jerry Bearden called the fire a real tragedy. He says they originally got a call on February 4 at around 10 p.m. about the fire.
Multiple fire agencies from nearby towns were called and Judge Bearden says by about 1:30 a.m. everything was destroyed. He says all that is left is basically the walls and outside pillars.
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Last Thursday, a massive fire to a 111-year-old courthouse left a Texas community devastated. Mason County residents are rallying together to rebuild the courthouse by setting up a GoFundMe page.Whitney GainerShow MoreShow Less
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The Mason County Courthouse burned to ruins after it erupted into flames around 10:15 p.m.Mason County Judge’s OfficeShow MoreShow Less
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Local officials believe the fire was arson and currently have a suspect in custody in McLennan County, according to a news release from Mason County.Chase MixonShow MoreShow Less
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Several volunteer firefighter stations did their best to extinguish the courthouse fire quickly.Mandy BeatyShow MoreShow Less