Suspect in Big Mac Bridge arson case has history of violent crimes

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Terry Stiles, 39, faces aggravated arson charges for a fire that severely damaged the Big Mac Bridge on November 1. He is being held on a $1 million bond and has a long history of violent offenses, including a past conviction for felonious assault. Zachary Stumpf, 23, is also charged with aggravated arson and is held on a $1 million bond. He was identified through video evidence and witness statements. Stumpf has no prior felonies but has shown uncooperative behavior during the investigation. Kaitlen Hall, 24, and James Hamilton, 26, are charged with obstructing justice for providing false information during the arson investigation. Both have prior charges, but their past offenses have mostly been dismissed or ignored.


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