An arrest is made for a fire at the Dollar General Store in Downtown Harrison.

According to a release from the Harrison Fire Department. Stephanie Cash of Harrison was arrested and is facing felony charges of arson and aggravated assault in relation to the fire that occurred in September. 

Fire Chief Marc Lowery states in the release that the findings leading to the arrest were the result of a standard follow-up investigation that happens after all blazes to determine the cause of the fires. 

Cash was released from the Harrison Police Department after posting a $25,000 Bond.

The complete release from the City of Harrison Facebook Page is below:

The Harrison Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Harrison Police Department’s Warrant Officer arrested Stephanie Cash of Harrison, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 for a warrant on felony charges of arson and aggravated assault. The charges stem from a fire at the Dollar General store on the downtown square in Harrison on Sept. 28.
Chief Fire Marshal/Fire Chief Marc Lowery explained that the Community Risk Reduction
Division of the Harrison Fire Department investigates all structure fires within the city to determine their origins and cause. “Investigations into any fire event is completed to determine the reason a fire may have occurred — either intentional or accidental,” explained Lowery. “After the scene examination, the fire loss at the Dollar General was determined to have been intentionally set. The events leading up to the fire were examined and a thorough investigation was made, which led to the charges being filed.”
“Arson is a serious crime that puts the general public in danger, as well as our responding firefighters. Furthermore, the impact on insurance premiums is also felt by all,” stated Chief Lowery.
Deputy Fire Marshal/Lieutenant John Morgan was assigned to this case as lead investigator and spent many hours reviewing the case. “I commend John on his thorough work and dedication to following through with this case,” said Lowery. 
Cash was booked by the Harrison Police Department and released on a $25,000 Bond.