As part of the plea arrangement, the prosecution and defense have agreed Shepherd will be sentenced to community control. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 11.
Credit: Montgomery County Jail
Credit: Montgomery County Jail
Shepherd was accused of setting multiple fires in his South Harbine Avenue apartment on Dec. 9, 2021.
A fire investigator determined multiple fires were set in the apartment, according to Dayton Municipal Court records. An affidavit stated Shepherd previously made comments about burring the building down and a torch-style lighter was found in his pocket.
No injuries were reported in the fire.
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