Dec 23, 2023

Arrest made in alleged arson fire at popular bar near KU campus

Posted Dec 23, 2023 3:00 PM
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DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire at a popular bar near the University of Kansas.

On Friday morning, crews responded to a fire at The Wagon Wheel,  507 W. 14th Street, in Lawrence, according to a media release from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical.

 Crews found and extinguished fire on the outside of the building. The business was unoccupied and there were no injuries reported.

Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and identified a suspect identified according to sheriff's office booking report as 39-year-old Robert Shane Johnson on a requested charge of arson.

Police released no additional details.