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Dumpster Arsonist Pleads Guilty

Steven Chenoweth pleaded guilty Friday to four counts of third-degree arson. Assistant Clay County Attorney Heidi Davies says Chenoweth admitted lighting about 13 out of a total of 18 fires.

 

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A Moorhead man accused of starting a series of dumpster fires has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.

Steven Chenoweth pleaded guilty Friday to four counts of third-degree arson. Assistant Clay County Attorney Heidi Davies says Chenoweth admitted lighting about 13 out of a total of 18 fires.

Chenoweth was sentenced to a year in the county jail and a $1,000 fine. He must also pay about $2,100 in restitution.

 

Jim Monk