IMPD cop blamed for Indy Chicken fire

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Police believe one of their own, Jesse Russell, Jr., is implicated in setting nine fires that all took place within his district.

The 31-year-old officer was the first officer on the scene of each of the fires, including fires at Lakeview Terrace Apartments and the Indy Chicken Limo .

Russell, a three year veteran of IMPD, has already been released from jail on bond.

He is currently charged with two counts of arson and two counts of criminal mischief.

24-Hour News 8 first brought you this story Thursday evening.