We have a brand new updated website! Click here to check it out!

Sheriff: Kansas duo jailed for alleged arson fire

SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a November vehicle fire.

Vermillion

On November 7, authorities reported that a group of Kansas State-Polytechnic students found a 2000 GMC Yukon on fire in the 4800 block of South Centennial.

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said that the vehicle belonged to 36-year-old Jennifer Vermillion, Salina, who reported it as stolen.

Sheriff Soldan said that an investigation revealed that Vermillion and Olsen were responsible for the fire and warrants were issued for their arrests. Vermillion was taken into custody on May 22, for arson, making false information and possession of marijuana.

Name: Olson,Jason Michael

Deputies booked 37-year-old Jason Olsen, Salina, into the Saline County Jail Wednesday evening on requested charges of arson and making false information.

He was serving time at Lansing Correctional Facility for an unrelated crime, according to Soldan. He was released Wednesday and transported to Salina.

The vehicle was valued at $2,000.

Copyright Eagle Radio | FCC Public Files | EEO Public File