Morristown, TN (WOKI) A man is now facing charges in connection to a fire Tuesday that likely destroyed the historic Parks-Belk building in downtown Morristown.
Morristown Police Department officials say 33 year-old Jeffrey Cicirelli of Livonia, Michigan is charged with Arson, Reckless Endangerment, Burglary and Vandalism; he is in custody in the Hamblen County jail.
“Investigators were able to determine that Cicirelli has been staying at a west end motel for the past several days after his vehicle broke down while traveling,” officials said. “At this time, officers do not think he has any connection to the Morristown area.”
Police became suspicious of Cicirelli when he lingered around the scene Tuesday night asking first responders about the fire.
Firefighters fought the blaze for more than twelve hours, and one firefighter was injured.
“The MPD would like to express appreciation to the citizens who came forward with information and all who assisted in this investigation,” officials said.
