Arrest made in historical chapel fire

CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Police now have one man in custody after a historical chapel was set on fire.

Earlier this month, the Poland Historical Chapel in Clay County was set on fire. Firefighters said there was a clear pattern of accelerant that damaged the carpet.

The chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It was built in 1869, but has not been used by a church congregation since 1927.

It is used primarily for weddings and is unlocked 24 hours a day.

After weeks of investigating sheriff deputies in Clay County arrested a 15-year-old boy Tuesday afternoon.

He is now facing arson and criminal mischief charges.