HILLSBORO, KY. (June 21, 2022) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 in Morehead was requested on July 8, 2021 to assist with an investigation of a structure fire that occurred in the Hillsboro area of Fleming County. Through the course of the investigation, investigators determined the fire was an act of arson and a suspect was identified. On June 17, 2022 the case was presented to the Fleming County Grand Jury, which returned an indictment summons for Mr. Shawn Jones (51, from Hillsboro, KY). Mr. Jones was served this morning and charged with Arson 2nd Degree, a class B felony.
The investigation remains ongoing by KSP Post 8, Morehead.
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