Greenwood County deputies are still investigating after an alleged arson incident in Eureka on Halloween.
Eureka Fire Chief Luke Westerman says firefighters and emergency crews were called to a structure fire at 1002 East Vermont shortly after 6 pm. Fire was evident throughout the rear of the building, and there were initial reports that somebody may have been inside as firefighters arrived. Firefighters did a short search and had to abandon that effort as the fire spread, but investigators later learned the person possibly inside had actually escaped.
Greenwood County deputies arrested Tyler Brockett on suspicion of arson. The Greenwood County Attorney’s Office subsequently charged Brockett with one arson count.
Brockett has a status hearing Dec. 16 in Eureka.
8:15 am Monday: Man charged after alleged arson in Eureka
Court processes are underway for a man accused of arson in Greenwood County.
Tyler Brockett has been charged after a reported structure fire at 1002 Vermont Apartment D in Eureka on Halloween. Brockett faces one arson count in the case.
A status conference is planned for Dec. 16 in Eureka.
