LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)– A man has been arrested in connection to a fire on Downs Avenue.
Police say 22-year old Dennis Sargaev set fire to an auto repair shop Sunday afternoon.
Crews were called to 710 Downs Avenue near New Circle and Liberty Road.
Police say Sargaev admitted that he had been drinking before the fire started.
While on scene, police found several suspected marijuana plants, drug paraphernalia, and other suspected drugs.
Sargaev is now facing several charges including arson and public intoxication.
He’s expected to be in court Monday.
Lexington firefighters are investigating a fire that happened here at Downs Avenue this afternoon. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/wCu6i4juJd
— Katherine Collins (@KCollinsWLEX) August 26, 2018
The fire was outside a mechanic’s shop. One person was in the building and is being evaluated by medics @LEX18News
— Katherine Collins (@KCollinsWLEX) August 26, 2018
Firefighters now say one person has been charged with arson in connection to this fire @LEX18News
— Katherine Collins (@KCollinsWLEX) August 27, 2018
