The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says a woman has been charged with arson after a fire at an apartment building.
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says a man has been charged with arson in the second degree.
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says a woman has been charged with two setting two fires.
On September, 30, 2021 an arsonist tried to burn down Montgomery’s First Baptist Church. With extensive damage and expensive repairs ahead, Pastor Mark Bethea joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss what the immediate plans are for his congregation and the surprising positives amidst a painful chapter.
A sworn statement by a federal agent says the woman showed up at services before the fire. It says she raised suspicions with odd actions and a comment about the “rich white men” who had led the congregation.
27-year-old Xiaoquin Yan is charged in the First Baptist Church arson case./Source: Montgomery County Detention Facility A Montgomery district judge has increased the bond of the First Baptist Church Montgomery arson suspect. District Judge Monet Gaines issued the ruling Wednesday morning that the bond for 27-year-old Xioaqin Yan be increased to $150,000. Yan’s original bond was set at $30,000. Judge…
On June 8, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers announced a reward of up to $7500 for the arrests of the persons responsible for the following Arsons in Walmart stores in Mississippi and Alabama.
Montgomery Fire/Rescue is investigating a fire that occurred in the 1500 block of Federal Drive. The fire happened at a motel located across the street from Garrett Coliseum. Upon arrival to the scene, fire units located flames and smoke coming from the motel. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire but the structure of the motel suffered extensive damage. An investigation into…
Montgomery police and Montgomery Fire Rescue are investigating a structure fire that occurred at 4170 Park Towne Way. Montgomery Fire Rescue responded to a call of a fire around 2:30 am on April 21. A witness met fire units and stated smoke coming from Apartment #245. The witness said he located Shawanda Stoudemire inside the apartment yelling for Help, prior…
Baymont Inn & Suites in Greenville/Source: Alabama News Network A fire that destroyed a Greenville hotel in 2019 has been ruled arson. The State Fire Marshall’s Office confirmed to Alabama News Network that the Baymont Inn & Suites just off I-65 was set on fire. Officials say based on evidence, they’ve believed they have a suspect and will present it…
