In the early morning hours of Tuesday July 12, 2022, Deputies responded to an arson call at 2222 Durham St. Ext., Burlington, N.C. On arrival, the homeowners told Deputies they were awakened at approximately 1:10 a.m. to find an unknown subject trying to set fire to one of their vehicles parked in the driveway. When the suspect was confronted by the homeowner, he fled on foot. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Elon Fire extinguished the partially burned vehicle. An Elon PD Officer responded to assist with extinguishing the fire.
As the investigation continued, Detectives identified Jacob Roger Duggins as the suspect. Tips from Social Media Posts and CrimeStoppers aided the investigation. Mr. Duggins was arrested on July 18, 2022 and charged with the Burning of Personal Property and transported to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.
Name: Jacob Roger Duggins W/M/22
Address: 3117 Taylor St., Elon, N.C.
Charge: 1ct Felony Burning of Personal Property
Bond: $5000 Secure
