Arson suspect arrested by Huntsville Police

Huntsville Police on the search for arson suspect
Huntsville Police on the search for arson suspect(HPD)
Published: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:42 PM CST|Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville Police Department arrested a man on Jan. 27 who is suspected of arson for allegedly setting fire to a shoe rack.

The incident occurred at a business on Hwy. 72 West on Jan. 16. Officials say that the fire caused thousands of dollars of damage.

A police spokesperson said on Jan. 26 that officers needed help identifying the suspect. By Friday morning, they had a name but would not release it.

Terrence Pearson, 49, was arrested on Jan. 27 and charged with third-degree arson of a business.

Pearson allegedly set a shoe rack on fire causing damage worth thousands of dollars.
Pearson allegedly set a shoe rack on fire causing damage worth thousands of dollars.(Huntsville Police Department)

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