Billy Walker, 34 (Courtesy: JIMS)

Seymour Man Facing Arson Charge after Starting Fire in Knoxville Church, Police Say

Posted on December 26, 2023

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Seymour man is facing an aggravated arson charge after police say he started a fire in a Knoxville church.

According to an arrest report, 34 year-old Billy Walker entered the Church Street United Methodist Church on Henley Street around 3:00 a.m. on Christmas, locked himself in a bridal suite, then lit a bench and paper towel dispenser on fire.

The report indicates a custodian heard the fire alarm and convinced Walker to leave the room. The Knoxville Fire Department responded to the fire before Walker was taken into custody.

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Billy Walker, 34 (Courtesy: JIMS)

Seymour Man Facing Arson Charge after Starting Fire in Knoxville Church, Police Say

Posted on December 26, 2023 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Seymour man is facing an aggravated arson charge after police say he started a fire in a Knoxville church.

The report indicates a custodian heard the fire alarm and convinced Walker to leave the room. The Knoxville Fire Department responded to the fire before Walker was taken into custody.