An intoxicated man whose home was destroyed by fire Monday has been charged with disorderly conduct after making threats toward first responders on the scene that evening.
54 year old James Allen Hargrave of Four Seasons Road, Smithville is scheduled to make a General Sessions Court appearance on the charge Thursday, April 21. His bond is $1,500.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Monday, April 18 a deputy responded to 3323 Four Seasons Road on a fire call. Upon arrival the officer found Hargrave highly intoxicated. Hargrave refused to obey the deputy’s commands while he was in close proximity to a fire scene. Hargrave then engaged in threatening activities toward first responders on the scene by trying to hit them and get into their faces.
Hargrave was placed under arrest.
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