MARTINSVILLE (WSLS 10) - An Abingdon man was arrested and charged with eight counts of felony burning and three counts of felony larceny related to car fires in Martinsville.
Martinsville police believe 27-year-old Derek E. Boone is behind fires at Mize Automotive, L&L Auto Body, European Imports and Walmart in Henry County.
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Martinsville police said additional charges were pending in Henry County and the City of Martinsville. The ongoing investigation was lead in Henry County by its Fire Marshal's office in conjunction with the Henry County Sherriff's Office, and in the City by their Fire Marshal's office and the Martinsville Police Department.
According to investigators, the first call was reported at 10:54 p.m. on Dye Plant Road in Henry County at Mize Automotive. First responders found two vehicles damaged by fire with minimal damage to business itself.
The second call was reported at 11:10 p.m. on South Memorial Boulevard in the City of Martinsville at L&L Auto Body. First responders found four vehicles damaged by fire. There was no damage to the business itself.
The third call, also in the City of Martinsville, at European Imports on South Memorial Boulevard was reported at 11:27 p.m. First responders found three vehicles damaged by fire with minimal fire damage to the business itself.
The final call for service was received at 11:34 p.m. at the Walmart parking lot in Henry County. First responders found 3 vehicles with fire damage. These vehicles were attached to a vehicle hauler and tractor parked in the parking lot.
Total damage estimates were unavailable.
Crews from Ridgeway, Martinsville, Henry County, Fieldale and Collinsville responded to the multiple calls.