Park River man arrested on arson and other charges

Patrick Aune was charged with arson, and allegedly cut three gas lines through a street. Photo courtesy of the Walsh County Sheriff’s Office.

Patrick Aune was charged with arson, and allegedly cut three gas lines through a street. Photo courtesy of the Walsh County Sheriff’s Office.

A Park River man was arrested on six different felonies, including arson, following a wild incident that happened Saturday, Oct. 4 in Park River. Just before 6 p.m., Walsh County deputies were called to 119 Pine Street in Park River on the report of a structure fire. Deputies were also notified of a gas line on fire on Pine Street.Witnesses said the suspect, Patrick David Aune, 39, had s...

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