Accused arsonist released to mom’s care

The man accused of burning down St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry last spring will be released from jail but remain under strict monitoring, a federal judge in Idaho ruled Wednesday.

Shane Rucker, 33, asked to be released and the prosecution agreed.

Rucker struggles with mental health issues and will be released into his mother’s care Thursday.

He will be subject to GPS tracking, searches and must abide by a no-contact order with his ex-wife/ Eli Francovich , SR. More here .