Corey Wayne Meers, 37 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he put numerous homes in danger of being burned after setting a fire outside a home on Russell Drive and leaving it unattended.

Reports said that  Meers has a history of setting fires without permits.  Police said that Meers committed the acts once in April, 5 times in June, and 3 times in October.

He was arrested in June and October for committing the acts.

Meers is charged with reckless conduct and violating a burn permit.