Crime & Safety

'College Hunk' Burned, Stole 'Junk': Nashville Police

A fire at the McNally Drive offices of College Hunks Hauling Junk was set intentionally by an employee, fire officials say.

NASHVILLE, TN -- A presumably-now-former employee robbed the offices of a moving company overnight and then set two fires, investigators say.

Nashville Fire crews were able to extinguish a blaze at the McNally Drive offices of College Hunks Hauling Junk before the business sustained much damage.

Surveillance footage showed a man stealing from the offices and then setting two separate fires, officials said, and company management identified the alleged robber-thief as employee Jiovhan Rashad Stevenson, 28.

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When NFD investigations and Metro Police detectives went to Stevenson's listed address, Brenda Baker, 29, allegedly told them she had not seen Stevenson in several days and refused to allow a search.

Investigators obtained a warrant and reportedly found Stevenson hiding under blankets in the attic and he was arrested.

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Baker allegedly admitted she lied to investigators and is charged with felony accessory after the fact.

Stevenson is charged with felony arson. Other charges may be forthcoming.

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