The Lake City Police responded to the 500 block of Southeast Monroe Street on August 8, after a resident reported suspicious activity and possible arson.
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Police say security footage showed a man in a purple hoodie and black pants near the home. Moments later, a flash of light and smoke appeared.
Officers found charred panels on the home and a bottle of lighter fluid nearby, confirming the fire was set intentionally.
The suspect was identified as Damien Morgan. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and on September 8, he was located and taken into custody by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
That same day, officers recovered a stolen vehicle after an alert from their FLOCK Automatic License Plate Reader technology.
The car was spotted near U.S. Highway 90 and Southwest Commerce Drive.
Columbia County deputies assisted in a felony traffic stop at the U.S. 90 and I-75 northbound on-ramp.
Police confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen from Columbia County.
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