Man from Normal to face arson charges for vehicle fire

Posted on June 19, 2017

Larry Olson of Normal awaits arson charges in McLean County. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)

By Eric Stock

BLOOMINGTON – A man from Normal is being extradited back to McLean County to face arson charges.

Bloomington Police say officers with the U.S. Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Larry Olson, 62, in Lee County, Florida on Friday.

The charges stem from a vehicle fire in the 400 block of North Veterans Parkway last September.

BPD said while an arrest has been made, the investigation is considered ongoing. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Bloomington Detective Matt Dick (309) 434-2475. If you wish to remain anonymous, you are encouraged to contact the McLean County Crime Stoppers at (309) 828-1111.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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