PHOTOS: A Hurricane man has been arrested and charged after allegedly starting a fire at a park in Southern Utah that cost more than $20,000 in damages and fire response. Brad Lee Edward Bellmore, 28, has been charged with three counts of arson with property damage over $5,000, a second-degree felony. According to court documents, around 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, officers from the Hurricane City Police Department, La Verkin Police Department and Washington County Sheriffโs Office were dispatched on reports of an arson at the historic Confluence Park in La Verkin.
Citizens reported that a fire had been started, causing black smoke. One citizen allegedly stated that he had seen a male stopping in three locations and starting fires, and that the arsonist was down in the canyon. He described the man as wearing red shorts, riding a bicycle, and carrying a black bag. Another witness who was using binoculars reported seeing the man using what looked like a lighter to start the fires. The two witnesses said that they yelled at the man, and he rode away on his bicycle. One of the witnesses had managed to take a photo and shared it with officers.
