Bloomer (Press Release) - On August 25th, 2012, Cody J. Burgess, 22, was taken into custody. Burgess has been charged with 3 counts of burglary and 2 counts of arson.
On August 28th, 2012, Cody J. Burgess was charged with arson to a dwelling for a fire having occurred on April 17, 2012 located at 18629 10th St, Bloomer.
On August 25th, 2012, Kory Boos was taken into custody as a result of this investigation. Boos was charged with 1 count of burglary as a result of this investigation.
Additional charges are expected to be filed as this investigation continues. The Bloomer Police Department, the Chippewa County Sheriff's Department and the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation are asking citizens with any information regarding these fires or individuals to contact the Bloomer Police Department, the Chippewa County Sheriff's Department or the Arson Hotline. Citizens calling the Arson Hotline can remain anonymous and eligible for a reward up to $5,000.
The Bloomer Police Department, along with the Bloomer Fire Department, Chippewa County Sheriff's Office and the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating a number of fires that have occurred recently in the City of Bloomer.
Cattle barn at the Bloomer Fairgrounds
August 1, 2012 at 1:34 AM
Determined to be arson
Applegate Insulation LLC, 600 Industrial Blvd., Bloomer
August 13, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Determined to be arson
Armour Bldg, 1544 12th Ave, Bloomer
August 12, 2012 at 3:21 AM -
Under Investigation
Dumpster fire at the Bloomer Fairgrounds
Reported on August 12, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Under Investigation
Swoboda Implement, 919 Main St. Bloomer
August 14, 2012 at 12:56 AM
Under Investigation
Boat Fire, Thompson St. Bloomer
August 23, 2012
Under Investigation
Cody J. Burgess
Kory Boos
