Suspect arrested for arson at a west Mobile apartment complex

Edward BrookinsMobile Fire-Rescue Department 

19-year-old Edward Brookins of Mobile was arrested by police on Wednesday afternoon in connection with setting an apartment on fire in west Mobile.

MFRD spokesman Steve Huffman said fire investigators are looking into a fire that was started on Tuesday (August 15) at the Oak Ridge Apartments located at 4215 Moffett Road.

The fire was reported at approximately 1:34 p.m. when Brookins was approached for questioning and ran from investigators.

A male suspect believed to be in his early 20's is being sought after by the Mobile Fire Rescue Department in connection with a fire at the Oak Ridge Apartments. He was last seen getting in this vehicle near Moffett Road.Mobile Fire-Rescue Department 

Huffman said a foot pursuit ensued, but the he was able to elude investigators. Witnesses at the scene said the Brookins was picked up in a vehicle from the area later on.

Huffman said Brookins was charged with first-degree arson, resisting arrest, and failure to obey an officer.

Huffman said the driver of the vehicle that picked up Brookins could also face charges in the incident.

Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding the fire or suspect to please call them at 251-208-7311 or 251-402-4407.

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