A Lincolnton man was arrested and charged with second-degree arson after allegedly setting fire to a residence on Buffalo Shoals Road on July 15.
Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire just after 12:35 p.m.
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The tenant of the house reported that the fire was intentionally set by a family member.
The suspect, identified as Tyreke Dreshawn Alexander of Lincolnton, NC, was apprehended at the scene without incident. He was subsequently charged with second-degree arson.
Following his arrest, Alexander was taken before a Lincoln County magistrate, where he received a $225,000 secured bond.
He is currently being held at the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center.
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