Parke County Arson Trial Continues

PARKE COUNTY, Ind. – Tuesday was the second day of a trial for an accused arsonist in Parke County.

Jesse Payne faces three counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to the Bridgeton Bridge and to the Mansfield Covered Bridge.in 2005.

The Bridgeton Bridge was destroyed.

Ten witnesses also took the stand as the state presented its case Tuesday.

The trial continues today.