Man Pleads Innocent In Nampa Fire

Sat., Aug. 13, 1994

From Staff

The Kuna man accused of setting a July 18 fire that caused $10 million in damage as it engulfed three Nampa businesses has pleaded innocent.

The trial for John Geissler, 35, was scheduled to begin Jan. 23. Geissler’s bond also was reduced on Friday from $20,000 to $10,000.

Geissler, whom authorities believe acted alone, faces two counts of first-degree arson and one count of second-degree arson.

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