Knoxville man accused of setting fire to Chapman Hwy motel after argument

Knoxville man accused of setting fire to Chapman Hwy motel after argument

A man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to his motel room following a dispute, according to Knoxville Fire Department investigators.

Knoxville man charged with aggravated arson after hotel fire

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man has been charged with aggravated arson after a hotel fire in Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. Christopher Adam Ridge, 49, also faces a charge of felony vandalism. He is being held at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility as of Thursday morning. On the night of July [...]