Arson Arrest in Starkville

Christopher Lee Steed, 35

STARKVILLE, Miss. – (WCBI) A Hamilton man is charged with arson, after investigators say he set his Starkville home on fire.

Investigators with the Starkville Police Department say that 35-year old Christopher Lee Steed confessed to his role in the October 24, 2012 house fire.

Officials say Steed started the fire in the master bedroom by lighting a roll of toilet paper on fire. While Steed owns the home, located at 1000 Louisville St., no one lives there.

The State Fire Marshall’s office assisted in this investigation.

Bond is sets at $5,000.

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