TBI: Sumner Co. man indicted, charged in Westmoreland arson investigation

SUMNER COUNTY MAN INDICTED, CHARGED IN WESTMORELAND ARSON INVESTIGATION

SUMNER COUNTY– An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sumner County man in connection to a fire that occurred in September.

On September 12th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Westmoreland Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred at a residence in the 4000 block of Bledsoe Street in Westmoreland. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information identifying James Allen Jones, Jr (DOB: 05/15/97) as the individual responsible for starting the fire.

Last week, the Sumner County Grand Jury returned indictments charging Jones with one count each of Aggravated Burglary, Arson, and Vandalism over $10,000. On December 12th, Jones was served with the capias in the Sumner County Jail, where he was already being held on unrelated charges. His bond is set at $100,000.

The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.

If you have information about an intentionally set fire, call the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.

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