Evansville arson suspect accused of trying to burn down house during eviction notice

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – A 36-year-old Evansville man is now in jail on arson charges, thanks to help from a fire agency K9 and investigators.

Joshua E. Vailes was arrested Thursday morning in connection to a December house fire on N. Evans Avenue.

Deputies were serving an eviction notice when they saw smoke coming from the home…

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