Current:Home > My2 people charged in connection with house blaze that led to death of NC fire chief-LoTradeCoin
2 people charged in connection with house blaze that led to death of NC fire chief
View Date:2024-12-24 07:19:11
Two people have been charged in connection with a fire that killed a fire chief in North Carolina, officials said.
The Lexington Fire Department announced that Captain Ronnie Metcalf died Friday, a few days after he sustained burns on 60% of his body.
Firefighters responded to a house fire shortly after midnight on Tuesday where they found fire and smoke coming from the rear of the home. Crews entered the home to try and extinguish the fire, but a few minutes later they were ordered to evacuate, LFD said.
When crews evacuated, they reported Metcalf missing, and search teams reentered the home in search of the fire chief.
Metcalf, a 19-year veteran with LFD, was treated for burn injuries at the scene before being transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital by helicopter.
Two charged with breaking and entering
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Lexington Police Department announced Saturday that two people −Brandon Alan Hoskins, 31, and Stacie Blair Stegall, 37 − have been arrested on misdemeanor breaking and entering charges in connection with the blaze.
Officials did not release additional information on whether Hoskins and Stegall had any involvement in the fire. Police said the pair were arrested at another location they had illegally entered. The pair were charged with additional counts of misdemeanor breaking and entering.
Investigators found "evidence of illegal drug possession," while searching the space the pair was found in. Hoskins and Stegall were then also charged with felony possession of methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia.
They are being held at Davidson County Jail under no bond until their first court appearance, police said.
Police said the investigation is "very active" and ongoing with multiple agencies assisting, including, the Lexington Fire Department and Lexington Fire Marshal’s Office, Davidson County Fire Marshal’s Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives and North Carolina Bureau of Insurance.
veryGood! (4349)
Related
- What are the best financial advising companies? Help USA TODAY rank the top U.S. firms
- Here’s How Flowjo’s Self-Care and Mindfulness Games Add Sun to Rainy Days
- Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage
- 12 QBs Jets could pursue with Aaron Rodgers out: Kirk Cousins? Jameis Winston?
- Halle Berry Rocks Sheer Dress She Wore to 2002 Oscars 22 Years Later
- Trump waives right to speedy trial as Georgia prosecutor seeks to try him with 18 others next month
- American Red Cross says national blood shortage due to climate disasters, low donor turnout
- 2023 Fall TV Season: 12 Shows to Watch That Aren't Reality Series
- Beyoncé course coming to Yale University to examine her legacy
- Poccoin: The Future of Cryptocurrency and Cross-Border Payments
Ranking
- Avril Lavigne’s Ex Mod Sun Is Dating Love Is Blind Star Brittany Wisniewski, Debuts Romance With a Kiss
- BP CEO Bernard Looney ousted after past relationships with coworkers
- Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams dies at 36
- Japan’s Kishida shuffles Cabinet and party posts to solidify power
- World War II veteran reflects on life as he turns 100
- Lidcoin: Nigeria to pass a law legalizing the use of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
- DeSantis says Biden's and Trump's ages are a legitimate concern
- ‘Just Ken’ no more? Barbie sidekick among 12 finalists for National Toy Hall of Fame
Recommendation
-
Why California takes weeks to count votes, while states like Florida are faster
-
Biden's SAVE plan for student loan repayment may seem confusing. Here's how to use it.
-
NFL Week 2 odds: Moneylines, point spreads, over/under
-
Climber survives 2,000-foot plunge down side of dangerous New Zealand mountain: He is exceptionally lucky to be alive
-
Kentucky gets early signature win at Champions Classic against Duke | Opinion
-
Autoworkers strike would test Biden’s ‘most pro-union president in US history’ assertion
-
Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon – here's what that injury and recovery looks like
-
Trump waives right to speedy trial as Georgia prosecutor seeks to try him with 18 others next month