Topic: arson

Juveniles charged in connection with Church property crimes

By Bill Larson | August 20, 2009 |

Two juveniles, 12 and 16 years of age, were charged on August 19, 2009 with crimes which were committed at the Tabernacle Church property on Market Street, August 16, 2009.  An investigation by Detective Kenny Bradley showed that the 16 year old used a lighter to set a fire inside of a closet in a building on Market Street.  It was determined that the fire was not set accidently and the damage to the building was over $200,000.  Furthermore, the same 16 year old and a 12 year old entered two trailer buildings on Market Street and caused about $2100 of damage to computers, books, and windows.  They caused the damage by using water and discharging a fire extinguisher all over the room. There was also two computer zip drives taken. «Read the rest of this article»

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Woman held on solicitation of arson

December 3, 2008 |

On December 3, 2008, a 76-year-old female was charged with Solicitation of Aggravated Arson.  The individual in custody is Dorothy Suggs (W/F, DOB 6/29/32, of Locust Street, Clarksville, and has a bond of $1,000.

On four separate occasions, Dorothy Suggs, approached an individual and offered them money to commit arson on a Duplex residence, which she owns, at 305 Locust Street, Clarksville.  Suggs advised the individual to place a candle next to a couch to start the fire.  The individual asked ‘what if the occupants of residence were there’; Ms Suggs made a statement that she didn’t care.  Dorothy Suggs was taken into custody and booked into the Montgomery County Jail.

The investigator is Detective Gary Hodges.

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Councilor Doyle seeks city council support for Red Cross emergency vehicle

By Christine Anne Piesyk | May 29, 2008 |

The City Council Finance Committee Tuesday rejected Ward 10 Councilor Jim Doyle’s request for $80,000 in municipal appropriations to assist the local Red Cross in acquiring an emergency response vehicle. The Red Cross ERV and all of its equipment was burned to rubble by an arsonist, and insurance on that older vehicle fell far short of replacement value.

Red Cross Executive Director Linda McCoy, Health and Safety Director Patricia Brown, and Emergency Services Director Cecil Stout stand before the charred ruin of the emergency response vehicle.

Since the rejection of the request must still come before the council in executive session, tonight Red Cross Executive Director Linda McCoy, Emergency Response Director Cecil Stout, and Logistics expert Mike Vogt will offer a presentation to councilors on the need for this vehicle and the impact its loss has had on the agency’s ability to effectively respond in its service area. «Read the rest of this article»

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Red Cross emergency vehicle torched; volunteers scramble to replace equipment, supplies, and organize transport

By Christine Anne Piesyk | April 18, 2008 |

The American Red Cross responds to fires; they are not usually the victim of a fire.

That changed early this morning when the American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle[ERV] was set afire by an arsonist outside their Riverside Drive office. The vehicle and its contents were destroyed. Just yesterday, the ERV was “packed tight” with emergency supplies and equipment for a first aid station at the Rivers and Spires festival, which begins today.

From left, ARC Executive Director Linda McCoy,Health and safety Director Patricia Brown, and Emergency Services Director Cecil Stout stand before the ERV that was completely destroyed by fire (arson) this morning.

Cecil Stout, Director of Emergency Services, said “our equipment was inside, loaded for [the festival], including a $1500 trauma kit.” Stout said the Red Cross is now seeking a replacement vehicle and has been gathering prices. «Read the rest of this article»

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