Residential Fire in Perry Ruled Arson, Suspect Arrested
On July 8, 2024, at approximately 13:00 hrs., the City of Perry Fire Department and Perry Police Department responded to a residential structure fire at 228 Shoshone Circle, Perry, Georgia. After the fire was extinguished, a joint investigation determined that the blaze was intentionally set and has been ruled arson.
The investigation led to the arrest of Keith Hutchison, a resident of the address. Hutchison faces several charges, including:
- Arson 1st Degree (O.C.G.A. 16-7-60)
- Cruelty to Children 2nd Degree (O.C.G.A 16-5-70(c))
- Reckless Conduct (O.C.G.A. 16-5-60)
- Criminal Damage to Property (O.C.G.A. 16-7-23)
- Insurance Fraud (O.C.G.A. 33-1-9)
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Tayler Talley at tayler.talley@perry-ga.gov or 478-988-2833.
