VIENNA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Maries County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being accused of playing a role in the total loss fire at an assisted living facility back in August.
The Vienna Pointe facility caught fire in the early morning hours of Aug. 7. ABC 17 News obtained a letter sent to the sheriff’s department by insurance representatives for Vienna Pointe in September.
The letter said surveillance footage showed a cigarette that was improperly put out — by someone they believed to be a sheriff’s deputy — started the fire.
In a response letter, Sheriff Mark Morgan said dispatch logs show no deputies were at Vienna Pointe that night in the hours leading up to the fire.
Insurance letter alleges Vienna Pointe fire was started by deputy’s cigarette; sheriff says dispatch logs refute claim
