Chesterfield Police Make Arrest After Fatal Fire

Police Worked With Fire Marshal's Office
Chesterfield Police Car
Chesterfield Police Car Photo credit Matt Demlein, WRVA

Chesterfield County, Va. (NewsradioWRVA.com) - Following a joint investigation by Chesterfield County Police and the Chesterfield County Fire Marshal's Office, detectives have arrested a suspect in relation to a fatal fire that occurred on Beaver Bridge Road near Winterpock in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

After a joint investigation with the Fire Marshal's Office, Chesterfield Police have arrested 52 year old Lee Vaughan. Vaughan was charged with arson in relation to the fire and second-degree murder in relation to the death of the adult female. The identity of the adult female is being withheld pending a positive identification by the Office of The Chief Medical Examiner.

Vaughan is currently being held at the Chesterfield County jail without bond.

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