A 34-year-old Centralia man is in custody at the Marion County Jail for alleged arson and domestic battery. Melvin Creps of South Pine was arrested a short time after allegedly breaking into the home of Jennifer Creps on Jefferson Avenue in Junction City and trying to set the house on fire. Initial reports indicate the fire went out quickly, but Sandoval Firemen were called to check out the situation. Jennifer Creps reportedly received minor burns to her hands, but refused hospital treatment. Based on a vehicle description provided by Jennifer, deputies stopped a vehicle in which Melvin was a passenger in Central City. Creps reportedly had melted red candle wax on his sweatshirt and small cuts on his hand. The driver of the vehicle, Rose Eagan of Central City, confirmed she had earlier stopped at Jennifer's home and let Melvin out of the vehicle. Eagan said she did not get out, but did hear Jennifer scream before Melvin got back into the truck. Eagan was not charged. Another passenger, 36-year-old Matthew Bounds of Richmond Heights Mobile Home Park in Central City, was arrested on an outstanding Marion County Small Claims Warrant. He later was released after posting $150 bond. - http://goo.gl/5bS04
