By Jason Howell
WASHINGTON, Ill. (25 News) – A man has been arrested in connection with a fire and explosion at home in Washington.
Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower confirms that 39-year-old Scott Tyler Benway was arrested by Illinois State Police and booked into the Tazewell County Jail in connection with the incident.
Lower told 25 News that Benway was booked on preliminary charges of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and residential arson.
Benway is scheduled to be in court Tuesday afternoon.
Illinois State Police are investigating.
The incident in the 900 block of Mallard Way left an estimated $800,000 in damage to a Washington neighborhood the morning of May 10.
Washington Police said one person inside a multi-unit home fired at officers, with one officer returning fire.
As of last week, three households were receiving aid from the Red Cross.
