Man arrested in Byron church arson, police say
Man arrested in Byron church arson, police say
They say the man was arrested in Columbia County and is being transported back to Peach County.
They say Luke Westfield was taken into custody in Columbia County for allegedly setting at least two fires at Byron United Methodist Church on West Heritage Street.
While a fire was set in the sanctuary pulpit, it had burned itself out. But when the officer and Byron Fire arrived, Cannon says the office building was engulfed.
However, they say the investigation into the arson is still ongoing.
If you have any information, the Byron Police Department asks you to call the Byron Police Department at 478-956-2493 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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