News

Actions

Suspect in 2012 Creek County wildfire, Billy Cloud, released on $100K bond

Posted at 6:19 PM, Aug 17, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-17 19:56:12-04

CREEK COUNTY, Okla. –The man accused in the 2012 wildfirethat destroyed hundreds of homes is now out on bond. 

Billy Cloud was released on $100,000 bond Wednesday, according to official documents. Cloud was arrested in April, four years after allegedly starting the fire that charred nearly 60,000 acres.

Cloud's arrest was the result of a warrant sweep in Creek County conducted by members of the Northern Oklahoma Violent Crimes Task Force and Deputies from the Creek County Sheriff’s Office.

Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.

Download our free app for Apple and Android and Kindle devices.

Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines and Daily Forecasts.

Follow us on Twitter

Like us on Facebook