JACKSON – A Jackson man is facing arson-related charges after allegedly setting fire to grass in his grandmother’s yard and pouring gasoline in the driveway and carport of her home Friday, according to Fire Chief Charles Felton.
The incident happened March 27 at 5:35 p.m. at a home in the 500 block of Wellington Road in Jackson, Felton said.
Felton said Kahari Thicken ignited grass in the yard of his grandmother’s home. He also allegedly poured gasoline in the driveway and carport area but did not ignite it.
Thicken, who is from Jackson, will be charged with third-degree arson involving personal property and fourth-degree arson for attempted arson, Felton said.
No additional information was immediately available.
