Man Wanted For Arson In Jefferson County

Jefferson County police are looking for a Cocke County man who is suspected of starting fire to a residence in Dandridge. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office says fire crews were dispatched to a home on Gunter Hollow Road. Witnesses told the sheriff’s office they saw 45 year old Jeremy Ball set fire to the residence. He then left the on a motorcycle possibly headed to Newport.
The residence was a total loss, but there was also a camper and two vehicles that were either damaged or destroyed due to the fire. Ball is wanted in Jefferson County for Aggravated Arson. Anyone who sees Jeremy Ball or know of his whereabouts should call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office.