A 30-year-old Hastings man has been charged with Second Degree Arson and Felony Criminal Mischief in connection with the July 13, 2022 fire to a large building at Landmark Implement in Hastings. Landmark is a John Deere implement dealer. The Adams County Court accepted Linder’s request for a Preliminary Hearing which was set for October 27, 2022 at 10:30am in County Court.
Linder was previously arrested by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency in connection with the case. The Fire Marshal Agency determined the fire to be a crime of arson. Linder was an employee of Landmark Implement. Fire damages are estimated at around $6 Million dollars.
