A Tennessee man, Nicholas Callahan, has been charged with aggravated arson and other offenses after allegedly setting fire to the Palmer Market in Grundy County, with people inside. The fire was reported as suspicious by Fire Chief Jared Meeks, prompting an investigation by the Grundy County Sheriff's Office, as reported by WSMV.
According to WKRN, Callahan is accused of riding his bicycle to the store, starting the fire during operating hours, and fleeing on the same bicycle. Callahan had previously been trespassed from the market. Authorities, including patrol deputies, the Criminal Investigation Division, and Constable Kyle Collins, responded quickly and identified Callahan as the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing, and Callahan was apprehended the same day. Callahan faces charges of aggravated vandalism, criminal trespassing, and other offenses, as detailed by the Grundy County Sheriff's Office on Facebook.
