POWELLTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Three people have been arrested following an investigation into two structure fires that occurred in Fayette County in September.
According to Fayette County Sheriff Jess McMullen, the fires occurred on September 20, 2026, along Elkridge Road in the Powellton area.
At approximately 3:04 a.m., the Fayette County Office of Emergency Services received a report of two trailers on fire.
Firefighters with the Armstrong Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded and discovered two separate structure fires near one another.
Both trailers were unoccupied at the time of the fires and were considered total losses.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Fire Investigation Unit launched an investigation, reviewing surveillance footage, collecting witness statements, and interviewing individuals connected to the incident.
Investigators determined that both fires were intentionally set and involved three individuals.
The following individuals were arrested in connection with the investigation:
- Tyler R. Hudnall, 18, of Montgomery — Held at Southern Regional Jail on a $40,000 bond.
- Jeremy L. Proctor, 36, of Boomer — Held at Southern Regional Jail on a $40,000 bond.
- James E. Hudnall, 32, of Montgomery — Released on bond.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Armstrong Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
Authorities also thanked community members who provided information and evidence during the investigation.
All three individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
