LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday night in La Porte County on charges of Arson after he set his hotel room on fire and refused to come out. 

The La Porte County Sheriff's Office says they were called to the Microtel Inn at 9834 West 400 North at 11:24 p.m. on a report of an unknown problem in Room 214.

"From the second-floor hallway, [authorities] attempted to make contact with the room occupant, 50-year-old Calvin Kinney," the LCSO said. "The attempts to check the status of Kinney were unsuccessful and gray smoke began to emanate from underneath the room door and out into the hallway. The fire alarm was activated for the safety of the hotel guests."

Authorities say they issued several commands to Kinney, but he refused to open the door.

"The door was forced ajar allowing personnel to see inside the room. A mattress had been placed in the way, barricading the door," the LCSO said. "Kinney eventually walked to the doorway and was taken into custody."

He refused medical treatment and was transported to the La Porte County Jail on charges of Arson, Level 4 Felony.

"Further investigation of the room determined that bedding material had been bunched together and set on fire," the LCSO said. "As a result of the incident, the hotel was evacuated and closed after the fire was contained."

As of Friday, March 14, Kinney remains housed in the LCJ and is being held on a $20,000 cash-only bond through Superior Court I.

Additionally, during the evacuation of the hotel as a result of the fire, 61-year-old Robert R. Butkus, refused to vacate his first-floor room 105 after being given commands to do so for several minutes by authorities.

"The room door was slightly ajar, but the hotel-style security clasp lock was engaged," the LCSO said. "Butkus was even observed utilizing the lavatory and making his way back to bed while continuing to refuse the orders to exit the room."

Authorities say they cut the window screen, opened the first-floor window, and authorities entered the room.

"Multiple opportunities were provided to Butkus by [authorities] to vacate the room, however he continued to refuse," the LCSO said.

He was taken into custody, transported to an area hospital for medical clearance and later to the LCJ where he is currently being held without bond. 

The hotel was closed after the fire was contained. 

The fire remains under investigation by detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division and State Fire Marshal.