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Arson Suspect Nabbed in Multi-County Blaze Spree
25 Apr
Summary
- A 42-year-old suspect was arrested for a series of fires.
- The fires spanned Loganville, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties.
- Charges include arson, property damage, and reckless conduct.
Javon J. Heard, 42, has been arrested by Loganville Police following an investigation into a series of fires affecting three Georgia counties. The investigation revealed that incidents in Loganville were connected to a pattern of fires in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.
On March 26, Loganville Fire Department responded to multiple fires, including a brush fire and a commercial structure fire. Mutual aid from Walton County Fire Rescue and Gwinnett County Fire helped extinguish the blazes. Investigators identified Heard as a person of interest after reviewing security footage.
Heard faces several charges in Loganville, including first-degree arson, criminal damage to property, burning of wildlands, and reckless conduct. The investigation highlighted witness accounts that suggested the fires were not accidental.
