Crime Watchers seek help in search for arsonist

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Crime Watchers has released a photograph of the individual suspected of committing arson crimes in Chester Co. and surrounding areas between June and July 2024.

The West Tennessee Crime Watchers and Jackson-Madison County TN Crime Watchers have posted alerts between three different cities and three counties, including Chester County.
ALERT: A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information about the person/persons responsible for multiple fires in Gibson County on July 18, 2024.
TBI Special Agents/Fire Investigators are assisting the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and the Milan Police Department with the investigation. According to investigators, fires are being set to ditch banks, election signs, mailboxes, and garbage cans in Milan, Medina, and Gann. Similar incidents occurred in Crockett County on July 14, 2024, and in Chester County on July 10, 2024. Madison County had some reports near Rochelle Rd on June 26, 2024. The suspect(s) have reportedly been seen driving a dark-colored car with loud exhaust.
If anyone has any information that could help authorities solve these crimes, call the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.