Detectives with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have determined that a fire at 8528 Ooltewah Georgetown Road was a result of arson.
Evidence indicates that on Jan. 6, Johnny Shouse and his girlfriend, Gladys George, set fire to the residence of Shouse's mother’s with the intent to kill her while she was asleep in her bedroom.
Warrants were obtained for Shouse and Ms.
George, charging each with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson. Judge Gary Starnes set each's bond at $3 million.
On Thursday, Shouse and Ms. George turned themselves into law enforcement officials in the Shreveport, La. area. Both remain in custody awaiting extradition proceedings.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was assisted in this investigation by the Hamilton County Fire Investigation Task Force, U.S. Marshalls Office, Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Shreveport Police.