A man is arrested and facing charges, including three counts of attempted first-degree murder kidnapping and assault, after he attempted to force his way into a home with a chainsaw before setting the home on fire.
The Hamblen County Sheriff’s says 42 year-old Brian Scott Walker tried to force his way into a home of a couple and their 13-year-old son who escaped through their basement.
Walker allegedly tried to enter the home by sawing through the front door with a chainsaw. then set the home on fire and waited outside with the chainsaw in his hand.
Walker’s bond was denied and he is awaiting trial.
