A 49-year-old St. Joseph man is due in court Friday on charges stemming from break-ins and fires in parked cars.

Michael Simpson is charged with two Class-D felony counts of knowingly burning or exploding. Investigators say Simpson allegedly broke into two vehicles parked at the St. Jo Frontier Casino on September 30, stole some items from inside and then set a nearby car on fire.

He’s also accused of setting fire to vehicles on Waterworks Road.

A judge set bail at $50,000 cash. Simpson remains in custody in the Buchanan County Jail.