(Onawa, IA) – The Monona County Sheriff’s Office reports a suspect is charged in connection with a series of suspicious fires that were deemed to have been the result of arson. 43-year-old David Ira Bryan is charged with Arson in the 2nd Degree following an investigation that began after two fires occurred during the evening of January 26th in Onawa, and a third fire at the Monona County Fairgrounds on January 28th.

The Monona County Sheriff’s Office was joined by members of the State Fire Marshal’s Office and ATF in the investigative efforts. Authorities thank members of the community who came forward with crucial information. They added that the two fires in Onawa on Jan. 26th remain under investigation.

Anyone with information on those incidents is urged to contact the Monona County Sheriff’s Office at 712-433-2525.