The suspect in an arson at the Whitehall City Hall was taken into custody Saturday.
Daniel Guerra was arrested in Kent County by a deputy who located Guerra parked in his car. The suspect was turned over to Whitehall Police at about 12:52 p.m. in Coopersville and taken to the Whitehall Police office as part of the investigation. A warrant was issued Friday by the Muskegon County Prosecutor for one count of arson and two counts of preparing to burn, all felony charges.
Guerra, a resident of the Rothbury area, is accused of burning a car in the parking lot at City Hall Dec. 21, 2023 at about 12:41 p.m.
A city hall employee was leaving for lunch that day when they spotted flames coming from the hood of their car. Video from city hall showed a person approach the car on a bicycle and after pouring liquid on the car, the suspect threw a burning article on the car.
An investigation by Whitehall Police pieced together video and tips, along with other evidence to identify the suspect. The evidence collected by the police included fingerprints and debit card purchases associated with the crime. Guerra is being held at the Muskegon County jail.
