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Former firefighter arrested

Carter County Detention Center

A former volunteer firefighter has been arrested for arson in Carter County.

29-year-old Anthony Ramirez was arrested early Tuesday morning after being indicted for 1st Degree Arson – a Class A felony.

The indictment alleges that Ramirez started a fire on March 21st at the Shangri-La Apartments, which he knew to be inhabited. 

Grayson police Sergeant Travis Steele says at the time of the incident, Ramirez held a position of trust.

If convicted – Ramirez could face 25 years to life in prison for the offense.   He is being held in the Carter County Detention Center on a $250-thousand dollar bond.