Joshua R. Hazelwood, 42, of Rydal, was arrested this week for starting a fire at a home located at1422 Shope Lake Road in Rydal.
Authorities say the fire that was started on a gas stove completely destroyed the 47 year-old 2,136 square-foot home.
Hazelwood is charged with Arson in the 1st Degree.
“Thanks to the work of local Gordon County officials, we were able to quickly identify and charge the subject in question,” said Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King “This type of crime is extremely dangerous and we take seriously the work of bringing these individuals to justice.”
Commissioner King’s Fire Investigations Unit assisted the Gordon County Fire Department and Gordon County Sheriff’s Office with this investigation.
