Cary L. Price, 60, of Franklin County was taken into custody, according to sources, after law enforcement officials followed snow tracks from 415 Franklin Ave. in Orient. West Frankfort fire fighters were called to that home just before midnight on New Years Eve. A small fire appeared to have been deliberately set near the back door of the home. It was quickly extinguished. Earlier reports say that there had been an altercation between the home’s occupant and Price.

No official details have been released, other than confirmation of the arrest.

Price has been charged with felony arson and residential arson class one felony.

A preliminary hearing has been set for Jan. 16 at 1:30pm at the Franklin County Courthouse.