From Trussville Staff reports
Jessie Lessley,35, of Robinwood was arrested for arson.
Jessie Lessley
The arrest stems from a July 31 incident in which deputies responded to a house fire in the 400 block of 10thStreet in Robinwood around 6 p.m. It was reported that Lessley had been seen running from the rear of the home shortly before the fire broke out.
Sheriff’s detectives requested the State Fire Marshal conduct a determination of the cause and origin of the fire. It was learned that the fire had been intentionally set.
On Monday detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Jessie Lessley charging him with Arson 2nd Degree. A deputy familiar with the case spotted Lessley walking in Robinwood on Wednesday and arrested him.
Lessley posted $15,000 bond and was released pending court proceedings.
Robinwood is approximately four miles northeast of Center Point.
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