Woman Charged with Arson In Fire That Killed Dog
A McRae-Helen woman has been charged with first degree arson and aggravated cruelty to animals following a house fire that occurred just outside the Alamo city limits on May 26. Rozelle Facison, 49, was arrestcontinued from page
ed on May 27 and taken to the Wheeler County Jail where she was also charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree and possession and use of drug-related objects.
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King said in a press release issued Wednesday May 28, that his office is investigating the case alongside the Alamo Volunteer Fire Department, Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, and the McRae-Helena Police Department.
The release issued by King stated that on Monday, May 26, at approximately 5:26 a.m., the Alamo Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire on Glenwood Road that resulted in a total loss of the structure due to extensive fire damage. During examination of the scene, one deceased canine was located locked in a metal cage. No additional fatalities were reported. When local officials suspected arson, the Fire Marshall was contacted.
“Upon arrival, investigators performed a burnpattern analysis and interviewed several witnesses to the fire,” said Commissioner King. “As a result of the investigation, Facison was arrested on five charges.” The fifth charge involved an outstanding warrant.
Facison’s bond was set at $20,000 in a first appearance before the Wheeler County Magistrate. The suspect remains incarcerated in the Wheeler County Jail.
