Delta County, Michigan. At approximately 12:33 a.m. on September 1, 2025, troopers from the
Michigan State Police (MSP) Gladstone Post responded to a report of a fire at the Rapid River
Pub, located at 10491 S. Main Street in Rapid River.
At the time of the fire, the building was occupied by patrons. All individuals were able to
evacuate safely. Following an on-scene investigation, it was alleged that the fire had been
intentionally set. A Rapid River man was subsequently located and arrested for arson. He was
lodged at the Delta County Jail. MSP was assisted by the Delta County Sheriff’s Office,
Masonville Township Fire Department, and Ensign Township Fire Department.
On September 2, 2025, 33-year-old Steven Prestridge was arraigned in the 94 th District Court on
one count of Arson- Second Degree, and one count of Arson- Preparation to Burn Real
Property. His bond was set at one-hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) cash/surety
with additional conditions. He is next due in court on September 18, 2025. The incident remains
under further investigation. The defendant is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
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