ATF Raises the Reward to $10,000 for Information To Help Identify Person(s) Responsible for Setting Fire to the Home of Adair County Sheriff

Reward Notice

Dallas - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Adair County Sheriff's Office are requesting the public's help for information that could lead to the identification and/or arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for setting fire to the home of Adair County Sheriff, Jason Ritchie.

On May 19, a fire was reported at the residence of Adair County Sheriff Jason Ritchie. Special agents from the ATF Muskogee Field Office responded and found evidence of forced entry and detected an ignitable liquid. Special agents are pursuing multiple leads; however, no suspects have been identified at this time.

"Fire, when used as a tool of violence, can ruin lives, property, and the American sense of security. ATF has a longstanding working relationship with the Adair County Sheriff's Office and is determined to locate the individual(s) responsible for this reckless act and hold them accountable. We will continue working alongside our law enforcement partners to protect the community and ensure those who endanger public safety are brought to justice" stated ATF Special Agent in Charge Brian Garner.

Anyone with any information about this crime should contact ATF Muskogee Office at 918-594-1800, Adair County Sheriff's Office at 918-696-2106 or ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS. Information can also be sent to [email protected] or through ATF's website at https://www.atf.gov/contact/atftips.

ATF is the federal law enforcement agency primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the criminal provisions of the Federal laws pertaining to arson. More information about ATF and its programs is available at https://www.atf.gov.