(Atlantic, Iowa) – An Atlantic man facing felony charges of Arson and Attempted Murder, as well a Serious Misdemeanor charge of Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, and other charges, will stand trial in July. According to online court records, the trial for 30-year-old Anthony Rey Asay will take place in Cass County District Court on July 12th, beginning at 9:30-a.m.  His arraignment will be held on June 6th, with a pre-trial conference on June 11th.

Asay is accused of being involved in a May 4th residential structure fire on Cedar Street in Atlantic, and an assault that occurred later that same day at 1207 Birch Street in Atlantic. During the apprehension, he was uncooperative and resisted Officers. Asay was charged with Possession of Marijuana./1st offense, and a separate assault charge in connection with an incident that took place April 30th .