Ashton, IA (KICD)– An Ashton man is behind bars accused of intentionally setting a residence on fire on Friday.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office received a report for a home on fire in Ashton with an investigation leading to 32-year-old David Alvarez Jr. being charged with first degree arson and criminal mischief.

Alvarez was booked into the Osceola County Jail and is being held on 35-thousand dollars bond.