Minneapolis Park Police seek public’s help to solve arson fires at Stevens House

The Stevens House after a suspected arson, boarded up behind two chain link fences
The historic Stevens House has been the victim of arson three times in one month this fall

 

CRIME STOPPERS link for tips

Minneapolis Park Police is asking for the public’s help in solving three recent arson fires at the Stevens House, located at 4901 South Minnehaha Park Drive, in Minnehaha Regional Park.

People who provide information leading to the identification of the person(s) responsible for setting these fires will be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s State Fire Marshall Division. Tips can be made by calling 1-800-723-2020.

The Park Police investigator supervising the criminal investigation is Lt. Mark Swanson. Those wishing to offer information about the case can contact Lt. Swanson at 612-230-6561 or parkpolice@minneapolisparks.org. Anyone contacting the Park Police directly will be eligible for the reward.

  • Fire 1 occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 30, 2022 (Minneapolis Fire Department was dispatch to the scene at 4:53 am). Case Number 2022-202930.
  • Fire 2 occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20, 2022 (Minneapolis Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at 3:10 am). Case number 2022-222706.
  • Fire 3 occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 1, 2022 (Minneapolis Fire Department was dispatched in the scene at 3:41 am). Case number 2022-232760.

Anyone who was in Minnehaha Falls Regional Park on these dates and times is urged to contact the Park Police. All information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is important. We thank the public for their help.