Granite City Man Charged With Using Fireworks In Residential Arson Case

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces felony charges after allegedly using fireworks to carry out a residential arson.

Nicholas J. Miller, 28, of Granite City, was charged on Jan. 2, 2026 with a Class 1 felony count of residential arson.

On Jan. 1, 2026, Miller allegedly knowingly damaged another person’s residence by means of fire in the 2200 block of Alexander Street in Granite City, which was occupied by the property owner.

A petition to deny Miller’s pretrial release from custody was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney's Office in this case. According to the petition, Miller reportedly threw fireworks near the victim’s porch, starting a fire which then damaged the building’s exterior.

After being located by authorities, the petition states Miller “admitted to throwing the fireworks, but denied any intent to start a fire.” The victim reported to authorities that they had a No Stalking Order filed against Miller in 2025 after the two had been involved in previous disputes.

The Granite City Police Department presented the case against Miller, who was ordered remanded to jail for his initial court appearance.

All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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