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Georgia man accused of setting house on fire with family inside

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By Rich Barak
Oct 7, 2021

An arson suspect has been charged days after the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office began searching for him.

On Sept. 27, Tobias Steven Cohner Fuller was seen lighting a house in Rome on fire, according to officials. Two children, his former girlfriend and others were inside, WSBTV.com reported.

An arson suspect has been charged days after the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office began searching for him. On Sept. 27, Tobias Steven Cohner Fuller was seen lighting a house in Rome on fire, according to officials. Two children, his former girlfriend and others were inside, WSBTV.com reported. (Floyd County Sheriff's Office)
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The fire damaged part of the home, but no one was injured, according to the news outlet.

Fuller, who was charged with first-degree arson, aggravated assault and cruelty to children, was arrested by deputies about 1:40 a.m. Thursday, according to WSBTV.com.

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