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Hustisford Man Arrested in Alleged Arson at Horicon Bar

Investigators say a disgruntled customer intentionally set the fire at Danny Boy's.

Overview

  • Dodge County Sheriff's Office is treating the Oct. 19 blaze at Danny Boy's bar in Horicon as arson following a 911 call to dispatch.
  • A 42-year-old Hustisford resident was arrested on counts of arson, first- and second-degree recklessly endangering safety, and criminal damage to property.
  • Fire crews evacuated patrons and extinguished the fire after it broke out while the bar was open.
  • An upstairs tenant reported trapped on the roof was rescued by a Horicon police officer who found a ladder nearby.
  • Authorities say the initial investigation points to a disgruntled customer as the suspect, and the probe into motive and damages remains active.