Cleveland police have arrested two men in connection with an arson that destroyed three vehicles at a local business and caused an estimated $500,000 in damages.
Officers responded July 11 to a suspicious fire at Anytime Septic Solutions, located at 2301 N. Washington Ave. Surveillance video showed an unidentified person intentionally setting the blaze, which engulfed the company’s vehicles.
Detectives John Shaver and Kevin Cooke led the investigation, gathering evidence and following up on tips generated after the case was shared on social media. Their work took them to locations throughout Houston and South Texas.
Authorities said the investigation produced enough evidence for arrest warrants to be issued for Hunter Ray Eakin, 22, of Liberty, and Michael Manna Cradduck, 36, of Cleveland. Eakin was arrested Aug. 13, and Cradduck was taken into custody Aug. 22. Both face charges of arson, a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Investigators said Eakin was unemployed at the time of the fire, while Cradduck was employed by Texas Septic Solutions.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact Cleveland detectives at 281-592-2622.
The Cleveland Police Department credited the following agencies with assisting in the investigation: the Liberty County District Attorney’s Office, Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Liberty County Precinct 6 Constable’s Office, Liberty County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety (Texas Rangers and Crime Laboratory), U.S. Marshals Service, San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office and Aransas Pass Police Department.
If they dig deeper they will find that Texas Septic Solutions are behind it due to the riff between the two companies.
And that’s the truth 💯!!! Arrest the owner of Texas Septic Solutions, don’t forget about the little ‘hot to trot’ girl too that was involved!! It all smells!!