Dothan, AL – According to the police officials, his name is James Lawrence Banks and he was charged with first-degree arson for the May 26 incident.
The 37-year-old man was at his home in the 400 block of East Selma Street when he allegedly caused damage to the structure by catching it on fire with the knowledge that his roommate was inside.
Banks and the victim got into a verbal altercation and he used a propane tank with a torch attachment to burn the bedroom door in order to gain access.
The victim was not harmed in the incident.
Banks was arrested and his bond was set at $60,000.
