PERRYVILLE – A 37-year-old Perryville man is charged with second degree arson and first degree property damage in connection with a fire at 118 West St. Joseph Street in Perryville Sunday afternoon.
Perryville Police Spokesperson Jeri Cain stated Michael E. Kramer was charged in connection with a fire which apparently began in a couch at the residence. The couch was destroyed and there was also damage to other furniture and the walls. Kramer was a resident of Apartment E. There are a total of five apartments in the building.
Sergeant Cain said police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 5:02 p.m.