A Raleigh man is facing a first-degree arson charge after authorities say he tried to start a fire late Tuesday night at Oak City Cares, a downtown hub for people experiencing homelessness. Several people were inside at the time, but authorities did not immediately report any life-threatening injuries. Court documents identify the suspect as Devon Lovegrove‑Mosby, who was taken into custody and is expected to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.
According to WRAL, court records show Lovegrove‑Mosby has been charged with first-degree arson. The same records list pending drug charges and indicate officers were on the scene Tuesday night.
Oak City Cares and the location
Oak City Cares describes itself as an independent 501(c)(3) multi-service center that connects people experiencing homelessness to housing, health care and case-management services. The group lists its address as 1430 South Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh and notes that it provides weekend meals, showers and referrals to county programs, according to Oak City Cares.
Investigation and charges…