WAYNESBORO, Tenn.

Last Updated:August 10. 2007 11:53PM
Published: August 11. 2007 3:30AM



An Iron City man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a hay barn.

Kevin Bart Roberson, 44, 8799 Middle Butler Road, Iron City, has been charged with felony arson, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said.

The charge is a Class C felony punishable by three to 15 years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

Sheriff Ric Wilson said Roberson is accused of burning a barn near the intersection of Middle Butler and Barnett Branch roads in the Cedar Grove community the night of Aug. 4.

The sheriff said 100 rolls of hay, valued at $70 each, were being stored in the barn.

“From all indications, this was done in retaliation,” Wilson said. “The barn belonged to a man who had recently purchased the property, including the house where Roberson was living, and (Roberson) was being evicted.

Wilson said tips from residents of the community helped provide information in the case.

Roberson was being held Friday in the Wayne County Jail without bond.
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