West Point man arrested after investigators say home fire was intentionally set with occupants inside
A 30-year-old West Point man has been arrested after investigators determined a residential fire in Troup County was intentionally set while occupants were inside the home.
According to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and firefighters with the Troup County Fire Department responded to 464 Jim Turner Road at approximately 5:26 a.m. on August 9, 2026, following reports of a residential structure fire.
Investigators determined the fire had been intentionally set with occupants inside the residence.
The Troup County Fire Department quickly contained the blaze, preventing additional damage to the home and surrounding properties.
The Fire Marshal’s Division and Troup County Fire Department fire investigators were notified and began working alongside sheriff’s deputies to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire.
Through the joint investigation, authorities identified the suspect as Dakota Fuller, 30, of West Point.
Fuller was taken into custody without incident and charged with:
Aggravated Assault
Arson in the First Degree
Authorities said additional related charges remain under review.
The Troup County Sheriff’s Office and Troup County Fire Department commended the responding personnel for their swift actions and said the agencies remain committed to protecting the community through coordinated emergency response and thorough investigations.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Editor’s Note: A mugshot has not yet been released.
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