BILLINGS — A man who was found dead inside a Billings home was wanted for an alleged sexual offense, Billings police said in a new release on Wednesday.
According to police, detectives on Monday went to the home of John Nailen at 3309 Tahoe Drive at about 5 p.m. to execute an arrest warrant and a search warrant related to an alleged sex offense by Nailen.
"Upon making entry into the residence, Detectives discovered Nailen deceased," the news release states. "Additionally, Detectives observed evidence of fire inside the residence that was at least several days old. Initial information indicates the fire was intentionally set."
Nailen, 45 years old, died of smoke inhalation, according to the Yellowstone County Coroner's Office.
Police said it does not appear foul play was involved in Nailen's death, although the investigation continues.
No other details have been released at this point; we will update you if we get more information.
(SEPTEMBER 28) A man was found dead inside the bedroom of a home at 3309 Tahoe Drive in Billings Monday after fire broke out around 3:09 p.m., according to a news release from Billings Deputy Fire Marshal Jamie Fender.
The cause of the fire is being investigated, according to the release.
The fire caused heavy damage to the living room and bedroom of the residence.
Damages to the property and contents were estimated at $100,000.
The fire is being investigated jointly by the Billings Fire Department and detectives with the Billings Police Department.
MTN News has contacted both agencies, but neither were able to comment. We will update you when we get more information.
