The deputies then observed smoke and flames coming from inside the house, and the fire departments and rescue units were dispatched at 12:07 p.m. for an active structure fire. There were no other occupants in the residence. The house was a total loss.
The suspect, James E. Wade, 24, of Big Island, is being held in the Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail without bond on charges of malicious wounding, arson of an occupied dwelling, domestic assault and property damage. The incident is still under investigation.
