Man charged with aggravated murder in fatal Middletown house fire

MIDDLETOWN — UPDATE 8/15/20 @ 5:33 p.m.:

A female is dead after a house fire on Lind Street in Middletown Friday night.

Investigators were able to identify a suspect and have made an arrest in connection to the fire.

Anson Pride has been charged with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary, according to detectives.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but police ask that you call Detective Morgan at 513-425-7735 if you have any information.

INITIAL REPORT 8/14/20 @ 10:33 p.m.:

The investigation into the cause of a house fire tonight in the 1200 block of Lind Street in Middletown is continuing as the street remains blocked to traffic.

Crews initially were dispatched about 8:50 p.m. on the report of a dwelling fire with an adult trapped inside.

WHIO will update this developing report as we learn more details.

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