The booking record identifies Wagner as a Hill City resident.<\/p>\n
His arrest was recorded at 2:13 a.m. on August 27, 2026.<\/p>\n
The listed allegations include first-degree arson, second-degree arson, and insurance fraud.<\/p>\n
First-Degree Arson Alleged<\/h2>\n
The first charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.561, subdivision 3(a).<\/p>\n
The allegation involves a building and the alleged use of combustible or flammable material.<\/p>\n
State law covers fires allegedly started or accelerated with qualifying flammable material.<\/p>\n
The law applies to certain buildings that are not covered by the dwelling provision.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.561<\/a>.<\/p>\n The booking entry does not identify the building involved.<\/p>\n The record also does not describe the material allegedly used.<\/p>\n No details about injuries were included in the supplied record.<\/p>\n Wagner also faces an insurance fraud allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.611.<\/p>\n The booking description references a claim for payment.<\/p>\n It alleges a false representation or concealment of material facts.<\/p>\n Minnesota law prohibits certain false or concealed information connected to insurance claims.<\/p>\n The full law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n The arrest record does not identify the insurance company or claim amount.<\/p>\n It also does not explain how the fraud allegation relates to the arson charges.<\/p>\n A third charge alleges second-degree arson under Minnesota Statute 609.562.<\/p>\n The booking description references a building and property valued at $1,000 or more.<\/p>\n State law covers certain intentional property damage caused by fire or explosives.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.562<\/a>.<\/p>\n The supplied booking information does not provide an estimated damage amount.<\/p>\n It also does not identify where the alleged fire occurred.<\/p>\n Additional information may appear in future court filings.<\/p>\n Public cases can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges against Wagner are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Wagner is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Kory](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WAGNER-KORY-ALVIN.png\")
Kory Alvin Wagner booking photo.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nInsurance Fraud Charge Listed<\/h2>\n
Second-Degree Arson Also Alleged<\/h2>\n