Georgia man faces arson charges after fires in 3 counties

The Brief

  • Investigators arrested 42-year-old Javon Heard for allegedly starting multiple fires across Walton, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties.
  • Officials said Flock cameras helped different agencies identify Heard’s vehicle at the scene of several unexplained fires.
  • A judge denied bond for Heard, calling him a flight risk and a danger to the community.

DECATUR, Ga. A Lilburn man faces multiple arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fires across three metro Atlanta counties.

Serial arson investigation leads to arrest

What we know:

Loganville authorities arrested 42-year-old Javon Heard on charges of arson, reckless conduct and criminal damage to property.

Loganville Fire Chief Tim Johnson said the investigation began after three suspicious fires sparked on March 26 in Walton and Gwinnett counties. Investigators determined there were no ignition factors at the scenes other than human involvement.

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