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Woman Charged in Connection with Julia Street Fire

Jun 26th, 2008

June 26, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2008-55) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org WOMAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH JULIA STREET FIRE Mobile Fire-Rescue Investigators have arrested Melissa Searil Singleton, 21 and have charged her with Arson 1st Degree in connection with a fire that occurred at North Julia Street on Monday, June 23 at approximately 5:40 p.m. Investigators, acting on a tip, found Singleton in a local motel Thursday, June 26 and transported her to Mobile County Metro Jail. That fire caused an estimated $700 in damage. No injuries were reported. ###