Statement from Alderson Police Chief J. R. Byer, Jr.:
On Friday, December 3, 2021 at 9:30 p.m. the Alderson Police Department along with Alderson Fire Department, Tri-County Fire Department, Alderson EMS, and Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle fire on Elmwood Avenue. After the fire was extinguished, law enforcement began an investigation by collecting evidence at the scene. The evidence collected indicated the fire was arson. The investigation is ongoing and is led by PFC. D. Johnson who is being assisted by Chief J. R. Byer, Jr. and the WV State Fire Marshall’s Office.
Anybody having any information, or who may have seen anyone in the Elmwood Avenue area between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on December 3rd. is asked to contact the Alderson Police Department.
Investigating Officers have started compiling a list of suspects and witnesses, they will continue to investigate this case thoroughly to compile the facts and evidence to make every attempt to see that the offender(s) is brought to justice. As always, any and all tips from the public are welcome.
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