Michael Edward Barnette, 46, was indicted by a Mecklenburg County grand jury on multiple arson charges related to the explosion of his Dilworth home, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Barnette faces three counts of first-degree arson, one count of second-degree arson, and one count of first-degree arson resulting in injury to a fire investigator. He is also charged with three counts of malicious damage by explosives.
Abigail Cousino, a neighbor, reported smelling gasoline moments before the explosion and expressed concern for her safety had she been inside her apartment…