Montgomery County Man Pleads Guilty To Starting Coffeyville Building Fire

A Coffeyville, Kansas man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for arson stemming from a January 2012 fire in downtown Coffeyville.

Tuesday, December 4th 2012, 9:28 am

By: News On 6


A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for arson stemming from a January 2012 fire in downtown Coffeyville.

Jimmy Foster, 66, of Coffeyville pleaded guilty Monday in a Wichita federal court to one count of arson of a commercial building.

In his plea, Foster admitted that he set fire to a building at 217 West 8th Street. The building was occupied by a store called Butterfly Kisses.

The fire destroyed the building.

1/28/2012 Related Story: Firefighter, Downtown Saved In Coffeyville Fire

A Coffeyville firefighter had to be rescued after he fell through a second floor of the building.

A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigation led to Foster's arrest. 

logo

Get The Daily Update!

Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox!

More Like This

December 4th, 2012

March 22nd, 2024

March 14th, 2024

February 9th, 2024

Top Headlines

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024

March 28th, 2024