Brookhaven Man Accused of Setting FEMA Cottage on Fire
Investigators say the trailer suffered minor exterior damage as evidence is still being examined by the Mississippi State Crime Laboratory.
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Brookhaven man accused of setting FEMA cottage on fire
Brookhaven man accused of setting FEMA cottage on fire MattWilliamson Thu, 09/24/2026 - 01:27 PM A man has been charged with arson for allegedly setting a FEMA trailer on fire in Brookhaven.Read more about Brookhaven man accused of setting FEMA cottage on fire Read more about Brookhaven man accused of setting FEMA cottage on fire979 views
Brookhaven man charged with setting fire to FEMA cottage
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) announced a Brookhaven man set fire to a FEMA cottage. Investigators said Kimberly Gayten, 65, was arrested on September 16, 2026, and charged with arson. The fire occurred at a FEMA cottage on Fulton Street in Brookhaven on August 28, 2026. According to the [...]
Brookhaven man arrested on arson charge after FEMA cottage fire
A 65-year-old Brookhaven man was arrested Sept. 16 and charged with arson in connection with a fire at a FEMA cottage on Fulton Street.Kimberly Gayten is accused of setting fire to the FEMA cottage on Aug. 28, according to information released by the Mississippi Insurance Department.The investigation began after a man inside the trailer noticed smoke outside. The man reported seeing Gayten running from the area, according to the release.The Broo…
Brookhaven man charged with arson in FEMA cottage fire
BROOKHAVEN – A Brookhaven man has been charged with arson after authorities say he set fire to a FEMA cottage last month. According to the Mississippi Office of the State Fire Marshal, 65-year-old Kimberly Gayten was arrested Sept. 16 in connection with an Aug. 28 fire at a FEMA cottage on Fulton Street in Brookhaven. Investigators said a man who was inside the trailer noticed smoke outside and reported seeing Gayten running from the area. Gayt…
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