Teen accused of starting multiple fires on Wilmington Island sentenced to 20 years, must complete year at treatment facility

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Nicholes Holbrook was sentenced to 20 years, with five years to serve and the remaining 15 years on probation.

WTOC was in court Tuesday for his sentencing.

Previous coverage on alleged Wilmington Island arsonist

At the end of 2024 and into the start of 2025, a teenager was accused of setting five homes on fire on Wilmington Island and damaging property. Teen Nicholes Holbrook faced four counts of arson and one count of criminal damage to property in connection to fires that happened between late November of 2024 through January of 2025. He was arrested in January of 2025.

Sentencing

The court stayed execution of the five-year prison term. Instead, Holbrook must stay at the Bridges of Hope facility for one year…

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