Wheeler County man charged with three counts of arson

  • Source: WMAZ-TV CBS 13 Macon
  • Published: 08/15/2019 08:10 AM

A Wheeler County man is out on bond after being charged with three counts of arson earlier in August. According to a news release, 23-year-old Charles Mason was arrested on Aug. 5 after a string of fires stretching from May 4 to Aug. 4. The first two fires were set in the woods, and the most recent one burned up a 52-foot semi-truck in Glenwood. First-degree arson is a felony punishable with a maximum fine of $50K and a prison term between 1-20 years. Third-degree arson is a felony punishable with a maximum fine of $10K and a prison term between 1-5 years. The investigation is ongoing and more charges against Mason are expected, according to the release.



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