Richmond, VA — A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged with arson following a house fire early Tuesday morning in Chesterfield County.
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on December 10, emergency crews from Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to reports of a structure fire in the 500 block of Wellshire Place. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames emanating from a second-story bedroom of the residence. Crews quickly contained the fire to the room where it originated, preventing it from spreading further.
Fire officials later determined that the fire had been intentionally set, ruling the cause as arson.
According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, officers located the suspect, 43-year-old Mondaine Brown, on the roof of the home before fire crews arrived. Brown was removed from the roof by police officers and taken into custody.
He was subsequently charged with one count of burning an occupied dwelling, a felony offense under Virginia law. Brown is currently being held at the Chesterfield County Jail awaiting further legal proceedings.
The incident remains under investigation by both the Chesterfield Fire and Police Departments. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
