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Cary Man Charged With Arson in Round Lake House Fire

Authorities say the suspect, a tenant on the property, is being held pending an initial hearing.

Overview

  • Robert D. Neumann, 43, of Cary, faces one count each of aggravated arson and residential arson, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
  • Deputies responded around 2:30 p.m. Monday to the 35300 block of North Summitt Place and found the home fully engulfed.
  • A 911 caller reported someone leaving the house with a gas can, and the description led deputies to locate Neumann.
  • Investigators say he rented space above a detached garage on the property, and a search recovered a nearly empty gasoline can.
  • The homeowners were away from the weekend retreat, and two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze.