Carbondale police have arrested a 19-year old Chicago area man for aggravated arson.
Police say Justin Brearley of Evergreen Park is accused of setting a fire at a residence in the 700-block of West Walnut Street. The incident happen around 8:00 am on Sunday. Police say a dispute inside the residence between acquaintances resulted in the fire being set. An accelerant was used.
Brearly sustained non-life threatening injuries from the fire. He was taken to a St. Louis hospital for specialized care. Brearly is charged on a Jackson County warrant with aggravated arson. His bond is set at $250,000.
An investigation is ongoing.