Powellton, WV (WOAY) Three people are facing charges following an investigation into two intentionally set fires in Fayette County.
The sheriff’s department says the fires happened early on September 20 along Elkridge Road in the Powellton area.
Deputies say they responded around 3:00 a.m. to reports of two trailers on fire.
Both structures were unoccupied and were declared total losses.
Investigators reviewed surveillance footage, spoke with witnesses, and conducted interviews before determining the fires were intentionally set and involved three people.
Those arrested are 18-year-old Tyler Hudnall of Montgomery, 32-year-old James Hudnall of Montgomery, and 36-year-old Jeremy Proctor of Boomer.
Tyler Hudnall and Jeremy Proctor are each being held on $40,000 bonds at Southern Regional Jail.
James Hudnall has been released on bond.
The sheriff’s department says the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s office and the Armstrong Creek Volunteer Fire Department assisted with the investigation.
All three defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
