Two accused of Nappanee arson may face more serious charges

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Joseph McCall and Kimbert Crafton were arrested for arson in connection with Nappanee fire

Joseph McCall (left) and Kimbert Crafton (right), both 22 and both of Nappanee, were arrested on preliminary charges of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a historic building in Nappanee on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2007. (Photos provided)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jan 24, 2008 at 4:26 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 24, 2008 at 4:42 PM EDT

Two men accused of setting fire to a historic Nappanee building could face more serious charges.

Prosecutors want to upgrade charges against Kimbert Crafton and Joseph McCall to arson causing bodily injury. They were preliminarily charged with felony arson.

Police say the two set fire to Brooks Nash's Nappanee apartment on Saturday. Investigators believe they knew Nash.

Bremen firefighter Mike Sauter was hurt during the fire, but not seriously.

Monday, Mar 17 at 1:58 AM b wrote ...

Hello Grandma!!! Why did they pour gasline in the only stairway of the appartment at that time of night, and then light it if they didnt want to "intentionally" hurt someone? Sounds like you have "no clue"!

Friday, Feb 8 at 1:13 PM confused?! wrote ...

i believe that these two boys had no clue of how serious this crime was. what were they thinking!? obviously not straight!but i have to admit that i feel sorry for these boys particularly one of them!they would not have intentionally tried to hurt this Brooks Nash!

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