Man arrested after domestic-related arson, violence investigation in Lunenburg
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LUNENBURG COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 40-year-old man was arrested after a domestic-related arson and violent incident in Lunenburg County on Saturday evening.
Just before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, deputies with the Lunenburg County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported structure fire and an ongoing domestic dispute.
The sheriff's office said the incident involved a residential fire and multiple reported acts of violence.
Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally set and that additional serious offenses occurred during the incident.
Following the investigation, 40-year-old DeZachire Radell Goode was taken into custody and charged with the following violations of the Code of Virginia:
- Arson
- Aggravated malicious wounding
- Strangulation
- Killing a dog
- Kidnapping
- Denying access to 911
“This was a serious and disturbing incident,” Sheriff Arthur Townsend Jr. said. “Our office is committed to protecting victims, thoroughly investigating violent crimes, and pursuing accountability through the judicial process.”
The sheriff's office continues to investigate. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Lunenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
