Arson charges filed after cut line

Clinton Police officers were dispatched at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday to 614 Hayes Ave., where they were greeted by smoke pouring from the house.

The initial call, placed to the Clinton Fire Department, reported a gas line had been cut, and that the person inside the home was making suicidal statements.

“The fire department and police department arrived on scene and came into contact with the male subject…