Terre Haute Man Arrested On Charge Of Arson

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – An arrest has been made in connection to a Terre Haute house fire.

Fire fighters were called out Thursday night around 7:30 to 700 14th and a Half Street.

Terre Haute Police arrested 54-year-old Elmer Carlyle on a felony count of arson.

Investigators say Carlyle had been evicted from the house and had reportedly threatened to burn it down.

He is being held without bond and will appear in court today.