WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – Westerville police and fire departments are investigating a suspected arson at a medical facility, and have detained a suspect.
According to Westerville police, Izuchukwu Ogbuehi walked into the lobby of Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital in the 400 block of Cooper Road and allegedly tried to start a fire. Ogbuehi reportedly poured gasoline on the ground and attempted to light it, but it didn’t ignite fully.
The City of Westerville shared an update at 3:20 p.m. on Facebook that police had found and arrested Ogbuehi, who had been spotted by security cameras outside the facility. However, investigators did not release a motive as to why the suspect set the fire.
Westerville police are conducting an aggravated arson investigation and asked anyone with information to contact them at 614-882-7444.