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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