$10,000 Reward: Arson Blamed For Destruction Of Tractor Trailers

LAWRENECEVILLE, GA – Gwinnett County Fire Investigators say someone is responsible for intentionally starting a fire that destroyed two tractor trailers at Levantina located at 2499 Newpoint Place Parkway NW in unincorporated Lawrenceville.

On Nov. 25, at 2:59 a.m., firefighters responded to the location after multiple calls were placed into 911. One caller said they “saw a large amount of smoke after hearing an explosion.” The caller believed that a residential trailer was on fire but they were uncertain of the exact location. They saw a vehicle driving off quickly but due to the distance and their visibility being obstructed by trees, they were unable to provide a good description of the vehicle. A passerby also called and reported that “a tractor trailer was on fire behind a business.”

Fire Investigators do have video footage that shows what they believe to be a red, Dodge pickup truck with a silver hood and the driver’s side headlight out. The pickup truck also has a silver driver side front quarter panel and silver gas cap cover. Footage shows the suspect vehicle leaving the area immediately after the fire being set. To date, no suspects have been identified.

Anyone with information about the fire or the person(s) responsible is asked to contact the Gwinnett Fire Investigations Section at 678-518-4890 or the Georgia Arson Control Hotline at 1-800-282-5804. Georgia Arson Control, Inc. offers a reward of UP TO $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for arson. Tips may be made anonymously.

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