Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - News Release

SPRINGVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reports that TBI special agents working alongside the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested and charged a Morgantown, Kentucky man in connection with an arson investigation.

On July 22, at the request of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, TBI special agents began investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a home in the 70 block of Nordan Drive in Springville.  Based on evidence gathered at the scene, a possible suspect was identified.  During the course of the investigation, agents determined that Forrest John Johnson (DOB: 8/13/64) was the individual responsible for starting the fire.

Forrest Johnson was arrested in Kentucky by TBI on July 23, and charged with arson.  On July 25 he was extradited to Tennessee and is currently in the Henry County Jail on a $250,000 bond.

The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.

If you have information about an intentionally set fire, call the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.