Man indicted after fire set to Burkesville City Hall

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – A man has been indicted on charges related to a fire at Burkesville City Hall.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, an indictment states Nathan Riddle, 47, was charged with arson of a building receiving federal funds, and arson of a building affecting interstate commerce.

On October 25, 2020, officials say Riddle damaged the Burkesville City Hall using fire. The City of Burkesville received federal funding, and the building was involved in business and interstate commerce.

Riddle appeared in court on October 17, 2024.

Officials say the court ordered the defendant detained pending further proceedings.

If convicted, Riddle faces a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

There is no parole in the federal system.

This case is being investigated by the ATF and the Kentucky State Police.