A man in Lakesite allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a vehicle and then set it and an apartment’s front porch on fire, according to a news release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. Thursday on the 2200 block of Geneva Trail.
The man, armed with a pistol, allegedly removed a security camera from the porch before setting the fire, the release said.
The fire went out before law enforcement arrived. When deputies arrived, the special weapons and tactical team was called, as was the hostage negotiation team.
Nearby residents were evacuated or told to shelter in place as a precaution.