Suspected Bartlett arsonist arrested

Four structures burned in past two months

  • A vacant church in Bartlett was scorched due to arson, June 11. Photo courtesy of Bell County Fire Marshal’s Office.
    A vacant church in Bartlett was scorched due to arson, June 11. Photo courtesy of Bell County Fire Marshal’s Office.
  • Carlos Crathers, of Temple, was arrested for confessing to the recent fires in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.
    Carlos Crathers, of Temple, was arrested for confessing to the recent fires in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.
    The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s Office arrested Carlos Crathers, of Temple, as a suspect in connection with one of four recent structure fires in Bartlett.Fire Marshal Mike Lugo told the Sun that no details on the motive or other suspects have been confirmed. This is still an active investigation.   &...

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