On Sunday, Feb. 12, 47-year-old Daniel B. Kidwell, of Elmhurst, was charged with arson, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct in the 100 block of S. Pick at 9:17 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call of screaming and breaking glass, officers located Kidwell walking down the driveway away from a garage. A reporting officer noticed smoke and fire coming from the garage and called for the fire department to respond.
According to police, Kidwell was also wanted for violation of order of protection and was subsequently placed under arrest.