Harpers Ferry Man Charged with Arson After Camper Fire
Jefferson County man charged with arson in shed, camper fire
The Journal | Friday, January 17, 2025
By Tom Markland
A Hedgesville man, Michael Lee Mills, has been arrested and charged with three felony counts of first-degree arson for allegedly setting ablaze his own shed, which resulted in the destruction of two sheds and a camper in Harpers Ferry. Mills reportedly confessed to the crime, aiming to inflict financial damage on the property owner. As noted by The Journal, if convicted, he faces a substantial prison sentence of 6 to 60 years, highlighting serious legal ramifications for arson in the region.
