This release comes from the Georgia Forestry Commission with additional information from Walker County Government: A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on the increase in recent days. Georgia Forestry Commission investigators determined one fire in Walker County was … Continue reading Fire on Lookout Mountain in Walker County Ruled Arson
LaFayette, GA (May 30, 2023) - A Trion, Georgia man stands accused of arson following a multi-jurisdictional investigation into an intentionally set fire. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year old Justin Curtis Rogers over the holiday weekend on charges of 1st degree arson and 1st degree burglary. The fire occurred shortly before 9:00 a.m. … Continue reading Arson Arrest Made in Walker County
LaFayette, GA - Three people face a charge of arson following a multi-jurisdictional investigation. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year old Brandon Chase Blakemore of Rossville, 20-year old Jacob Nathan Adkins of LaFayette and 22-year old Ryan Nicolas Adkins of Rossville. Authorities say the arrests stem from an investigation into a series of burglaries, … Continue reading Three People Charged with Arson in Walker County
Atlanta - Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that a northern Walker County fire was intentionally set and has been ruled arson. The fire occurred at approximately 10:56 p.m. on Friday, March 25th, and heavily damaged the residence at 410 Hollywood Drive. “Our office is assisting the Walker County Fire Department … Continue reading Rossville Area Fire Ruled Arson
Atlanta, GA - Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King says a fire in Walker County was intentionally set. The fire occurred at approximately 3:27 a.m. on Sunday, September 19, on Ivy Street near Rossville. The fire heavily damaged an 89-year-old, 928-square-foot residence. “The fire originated on the front exterior wall of the … Continue reading Ivy Street Fire Near Rossville Intentionally Set
LaFayette, GA -Fire investigators with Walker County Fire Rescue recently investigated two cases of arson. The intentionally set fires occurred in vacant structures at 601 James Street Lot 66 in Rossville and 980 Wheeler Road in LaFayette. Fire investigators do not believe the two incidents are connected. Georgia Arson Control is offering a reward up … Continue reading Walker County Fire Investigators Seek Help Solving 2 Recent Arsons
