(Fort Dodge, Iowa) – Police in Fort Dodge report an arrest was made in connection with a recent fire. Officials say on Wednesday, December 28th, at approximately 2:59 P.M., the Webster County Telecommunications Center received a call in reference to a residential fire. The caller indicated that the residence on fire was in the area of 7th Ave S and S 14th St. in Fort Dodge.

The Fort Dodge Police Department along with the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to the scene. Upon officers’ arrival it was discovered that the residence on fire was 605 S 14th St. Fort Dodge Fire arrived and was able to take control of the fire. While in the area officers made contact with 2 males that the caller had described as leaving the area of the residence that was on fire.

Officers spoke to witnesses, processed the scene, and investigated the circumstances of the fire. As a result of the investigation thus far, 36‐year‐old Jonathan L. Shutt, of Fort Dodge, was arrested and charged with Arson in the 2nd Degree (a Class-C Felony). Shutt is being held in the Webster County Jail on a $10,000.00 cash/surety bond. The Fort Dodge Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.