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Monday, June 2, 2008

Information Sought In Church Arson
   Fire Investigator Shayne Adams with the Lawrenceburg Fire Department has issued a plea for information that might assist with an investigation into a possible arson instance at an area church.

   Adams indicated that Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to investigate the incident on Tuesday, May 27, at Midway Church of Christ. A church member reported he had discovered scorch marks on the rear wall of the structure Sunday. Adams indicated that pieces of a notebook had been burned beneath the scorched area. In addition, deputies discovered a burn mark on an area of the roof.

   Authorities reported finding a push mower that had been overturned. They discovered that the machine no longer contained any oil or gasoline.

   Individuals who have information that might assist in the arson investigation are urged to contact the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department at 762-3626, or the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 800-762-3017.

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