Police in Pontiac are investigating an arson that might be connected to earlier threats called in to Pontiac Township High School.

 A Fairbury man was arrested in connection with a fire set in a trash bin near the Pontiac Junior High School Friday night.  21-yr-old Dustin P. Moser faces charges of arson, felony criminal damage to property and a parole violation.

During their investigation, police found a cellular phone used to place a 911 call reporting the fire, as well as a portable scanner, a number of cellular phones and a two-way radio.

Police continue to investigate the fire and any connection to radio pranks at Pontiac Township High School on Jan. 5.

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