Fairbanks man arrested on suspicion of attempted arson

A 52-year-old Fairbanks man has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted arson and domestic assault.

Alaska State Troopers say the man, who has not been formally charged, was taken into custody Monday.

Police just after 4 a.m. took a 911 call reporting someone pouring gasoline around a structure that was occupied.

Troopers arrested the man and he’s being held without bail at Fairbanks Correctional Center.

Online court documents Tuesday say charging documents are pending.

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