A suspect is in custody in Lynchburg after allegedly assaulting a man and setting a home and two vehicles on fire.
Andre Anthony Andrews, 59, of Lynchburg, has been charged with arson, malicious wounding and possession of a controlled substance, according to police.
The incident occurred on Thursday night just before 11 p.m. in the 1700 block of Texas Avenue.
Police responded to a call reporting an active house fire. When they arrived, they found two vehicles fully engulfed in flames and found the adult male victim still inside the burning home.
Officers entered the residence, located the victim and assisted him to safety. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Lynchburg Fire Department and Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene, extinguished the fire and initiated an investigation into its cause. The joint investigation is ongoing.
The suspect was located a short time later and taken into custody.
Andrews is currently being held without bond at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.
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