Arson Suspect Appears in Court, Fraud Charges News | April 18, 2025 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy An Eau Claire man who is accused of burning down his own bar and grill back in 2021, made his first court appearance. The man is being charged with one count of arson of a building with the intent of committing fraud. This is a class C felony. According to court documents, the man’s lawyer tried to dismiss the case, but it was denied. The man is out on a 10-thousand-dollar signature bond and will be in court next on May 29th. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.