Columbus man sentenced for setting 108-acre wildfire in Talbot County
A Columbus, Georgia, man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to deliberately setting a wildfire that burned 108 acres in Talbot County. According to the Georgia Forestry Commissio… William Shane Harvey, a Columbus, Georgia, man, has been sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to deliberately setting a wildfire that burned 108 acres in Talbot County. The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) took Harvey into custody near the fire in March and he was charged with arson in the second degree. Harvey was sentenced to pay restitution to the victims and was sentenced on September 14. The fire destroyed two outbuildings, damaged two residences and caused property damage affecting 11 victims. No injuries were reported. The GFC's investigators are certified by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council and receive specialized training to investigate wildland fires and other forestry-related crimes.
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A Columbus, Georgia, man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to deliberately setting a wildfire that burned 108 acres in Talbot County.
According to the Georgia Forestry Commission ... [1195 symbols]
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