Reward offered for info about NMC fire

NEW MADRID -- A $15,000 reward is being offered for more information regarding a business fire New Year's day in Portageville.

According to New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens, on Jan. 1 the shop building of Crop Production Services located on U.S. Highway 61 in Portageville was set on fire.

Crop Production Services is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of party or parties responsible. Missouri Division of Fire Safety is also offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Individuals with information are encouraged to call investigator Danny Ware at New Madrid County Sheriff's Department at (573) 748-2516 or Missouri Arson Hotline at 800-39-ARSON.