NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — On July 7th, Rutherford County Fire Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential fire at the 4000 block of Betty Ford Road.
Responders noted smoke coming from the home and received reports of suspected arson.
Utilizing a drone, the suspect, Timothy Graham, was located in a field behind the residence.
Graham was apprehended by Sheriff's Deputies, and a subsequent investigation confirmed that he had intentionally set the fire.
Graham was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center with a $70,000 bond.
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