Accused arsonist could face century behind bars

Georgia Forestry officials charge Berrien man with 55 arson related counts

NASHVILLE, GA – A Berrien County man could spend the rest of his life behind bars if convicted on the 55 criminal charges leveled upon him by Georgia Forestry officials.

Berrien County jailers tell South Georgia Television News that 37 year old Christopher Michael Brown was denied bond shortly after his August 4th arrest.

Brown is charged with setting fire to nearly 14 acres in late July which allegedly threatened the lives of law enforcement officers.

Brown was already serving a ten year felony probation sentence for family violence convictions.

Forestry officials say Brown could get as much as 105 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

Brown is currently being held in the Berrien County Jail.