Arson charges filed against Bloomington man in early morning apartment fire

Posted on September 14, 2022

BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man faces several arson charges related to an apartment complex fire early Monday morning.

23-year-old Roman Kannaday faces six counts of aggravated arson, three counts of resisting a peace officer, and one count of violating the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act.

Bond was set at $200,000 Tuesday.

Prosecutors say Kannaday knew people were inside the apartment building when he knowingly set off or used a firework early Monday morning.

One person was taken to the hospital. Their condition is unknown.

Three people were displaced after the fire that happened on Keisha Drive around 12:40 a.m.

Kannaday is due back in court next month.

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