SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – A Vass man was arrested by Southern Pines police Saturday on two charges of first-degree murder and arson, police said.
Edward Dale Ager III, 33, was arrested in connection with a double fatal house fire that occurred at 890 W. Lowe Ave. in Southern Pines on June 15.CLICK HERE for more photos
The fire happened around 3 a.m. Monday on W. Lowe Avenue in Southern Pines. Police said two bodies were discovered inside the home.
Neighbors said the fire started in the back of the house. They said the house was split into three apartments.
Neighbors also said that a fight broke out at the house before the fire started. One man showed up beaten and bloodied at their door step and asked them to call 911.
“It’s a scary situation to see something like that,” said Antone Morrison, neighbor.
Morrision said the area where the fire happened is a trouble spot in the neighborhood.
“I ain’t never seen nothing like that before. The world is getting so bad. You never know what to expect every day,” Morrison said.
The investigation is still active and ongoing.
If you have any information regarding this crime, contact the Southern Pines Police Department’s Investigation Division at (910) 693-1481 or the Southern Pines Police Department’s Crime Tip Line at (910) 693-4110.
Ager is being held at the Lee County jail without bond.
