SAMPLE REPORT

UNKNOWN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

CASE NUMBER: #123456

DATE: 4/18/00

Summary of Incident

On April 18, 2000, Investigators Smith and Brown responded to 123 East 1st Street, incident #12, at the request of Chief Jones. The dispatch time was 1200 hours, arrival at the scene was 1230 hours. Investigators observed a wood-frame construction, single-story, one-family residence. The investigation revealed that the fire had originated in the bathroom adjacent to the bathtub. The indicators observed and the evidence taken and analyzed revealed the fire was started by the distribution of a flammable accelerant (gasoline) and ignited by an open flame (lighter). A suspect was identified by two witnesses (W-1 and W-2). The suspect was seen breaking into the house, distributing a liquid, and setting the fire with a lighter. Both witnesses (W-1 and W-2) identified the suspect (S-1) by name and identified him in a photo lineup. The motive for the fire was spite/revenge. The suspect (S-1) had been evicted on April 17, 2000.

Laboratory Analysis

Taken into evidence was a gasoline can, lighter, and crow bar. Fingerprints were taken from all three exhibits and identified the suspect (S-1) as the person handling each item. Furthermore, a gas station manager (W-3) identified the suspect (S-1) filling a container similar to the one taken into evidence. Laboratory analysis revealed that the flammable liquid was gasoline and had the same octane rating as described by the gas station manager (W-3).

Witnesses

W-1 John A. Smith, 345 E. 2nd St. Fun City, MA 00000, 300/111-2222. DOB 1-1-11, Occupation - Lawyer.

W-2 John A. Doe, 444 E. 3rd St. Sun City, MA 0000, 300/222-3333. DOB 2-2-22, Occupation - Doctor

W-3 James A. Smith, 555 W. 4th St. Moon City, MA 00000, 300/444-5555, DOB 3-3-33, Occupation - Gas station manager

Statements Made by Witnesses

Witnesses 1 and 2 both identified suspect entering house, distributing liquid, and setting the fire.

Witness 3 can identify the suspect purchasing and filling container with regular gasoline, octane rating of 87.

Statement Made by Suspect

No statement made, suspect taken into custody and Miranda warning given immediately on April 19, 2000 at 1200 hours.

Statutes Violated

MA Penal Code 111222:

Deliberately setting fire to a dwelling of another. Bail/Fine $5,000.

MA Penal Code Unlawful entry - burglary. Bail/Fine $5,000

1234:MA Penal Code 45678:

Distribution of a flammable liquid in setting an incendiary fire. Bail/Fine $10,000.

  Total Bail/Fine $18,500

The Unknown Fire Department doesn't recommend the suspect be released. (O.R. Release)