Press Release

Camden County Sheriff’s Office

Arsonist Burns Vehicles

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office along with the County Fire Marshal are investigating five vehicle fires. The first occurred on Upton Road on Sunday morning, September 5^th, 2004 around 3 AM. A Hyundai four door car was burned. On Thursday morning, September 9^th, 2004 around 3 AM, a Chevy S10 Blazer was burned at Riverbridge Apartments on US158. Later this same date before midnight, a Chevrolet pickup was burned on NC343 north at Scotland Road. On September 15, 2004, around 3 AM a camper was burned in the yard on Lilly Road in South Mills that was for sale and an hour later a Chevy Cavalier was burned at the Riverbridge Apartments.

It was concluded that all vehicles were left unlocked or windows left open and some accelerant was used to ignite them. All vehicles were totally burned.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is asking that if anyone knows about these incidents or may have seen anything suspicious pertaining to these fires to call the Sheriff’s Office at 252-338-5046 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call the Crime Line at 252-335-5555. There is a reward of up to $6,500 if it leads to an arrest and conviction of the arsonists. Sheriff Perry called Governor Mike Easley’s office this morning in request of funds to up the reward. The Governor’s office seems positive that they could assist in this matter.

Contact Person: Sheriff Perry 338-5046 or 333-8510