The Menominee Police Department was dispatched Friday to 1236 West Drive on a “fire bomb” complaint. Officers determined someone had thrown a Molotov cocktail at the residence while two people were sitting on the back porch and one person was inside. The resulting fire was extinguished by a garden hose by one of the victims.
A neighbor provided officers with surveillance footage of the incident. The suspect was identified as Frank Buelteman, 45. He was found in a shed at 2112 11th Avenue and arrested. Items of clothing were seized, along with a container of gasoline.
Buelteman was arraigned Monday in Menominee District Court. He’s charged with:
- 3 counts of assault with intent to murder
· terrorism
· explosive—possession of a Molotov cocktail with property damage
· explosives—possession of bombs with unlawful intent
· arson—preparation to burn a dwelling
A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 1 and a preliminary exam for July 22 in Menominee County Circuit Court
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