KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — Knoxville Fire Department investigators say a fire at North Knoxville Baptist Church has been determined to be an intentional act, leading to the arrest of a Knoxville man.
According to investigators, the fire at North Knoxville Baptist Church on West Oldham Avenue was deliberately set. Evidence collected from the scene, along with video footage, helped investigators identify a suspect.
Following the investigation, fire investigators searched the surrounding area and located 43-year-old Jeremy Lee Hensley at a nearby camp. Hensley was taken into custody at approximately 8 a.m.
Authorities said Hensley has no known affiliation with North Knoxville Baptist Church.
He has been charged with felony arson and burglary and is currently being held at the Knox County Detention Facility. Investigators said additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
No additional information about a possible motive has been released.
