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Arson-For-Hire Suspect Identified

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We just learned to name of the suspect on a foiled arson-for-hire plan in Charlevoix County.

Investigators say the Richard Chaffee unknowingly hired a police informant to carry out the job.

The target was the Bergmann Center, a life-skills center for adults with disabilities.

The plan was to start the fire in the office area, but to first take out the computers.

When the informant told detectives about the offer, they set up a meeting and arrested Chaffee.