Arrest of suspect.
Columbus City Codes § 1925.09
in effect1925.09 - Arrest of suspect.
If the chief of the division of fire, designee, or a fire investigator is of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge a person with arson or a similar crime, or with carelessly causing a fire, the chief of the division of fire, his designee, or a fire investigator may arrest such person or cause the person to be arrested or charged on a summons with such offense. Said officer shall furnish the prosecuting attorney such evidence, with the names of witnesses, and a copy of material testimony taken in the case.
(Ord. 40-85; Ord. No. 2019-2021, § 1, 7-26-2021)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT19POFIDICO_CH1925INFIHARECO_1925.09ARSUFetched: 10/27/2026