UPDATED: Suspect Sought In Aiken County Arson Case Arrested

Aiken County authorities are looking for a man suspected of setting a Gloverville house on fire with two people locked inside. They say Richard Odell Johnson, 39, of Gloverville is wanted for kidnapping, arson and criminal domestic violence after the Saturday morning fire. UPDATE: Sgt. Dave Myers, with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office tells us Johnson was arrested in Richmond County Sunday night.

By Dan Schillinger
Published: July 25, 2009

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***10:50 a.m. Update July 27***

Sgt. Dave Myers, with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office tells us Johnson was arrested in Richmond County Sunday night.

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Aiken County, SC -- Aiken County authorities are looking for a man suspected of setting a Gloverville house on fire with two people locked inside. They say Richard Odell Johnson, 39, of Gloverville, is wanted for kidnapping, arson and criminal domestic violence after the Saturday morning fire.

Aiken County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with the Langley Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 125 Carline Rd. Gloverville, South Carolina this morning around 9:00 a.m. Upon arriving at the fire, Aiken County Investigators determined that Johnson had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend, and then locked her and another victim inside the home, and set the home on fire.

The victims were able to escape the home with no injuries. Investigators say Johnson fled the scene.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office: (800) 922-9709. Individuals also should call Crime Stoppers of the Midlands: (888) 599-TIPS. Callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of between $50 and $1,000.