A fire that occurred at an Interstate 81 rest stop has led to a man being taken into custody by the Virginia State Police.
This incident took place on Friday morning at the mile marker 262 rest stop on Interstate 81 northbound.
According to Rocktown Now authorities from the Virginia State Police reported to the rest stop for a report of a suspicious individual and a potential fire.
Authorities identified the man as Jonathan V. Jacobo Encarnacion.
There was a confrontation between Encarnacion and a rest stop attendant about vaping in the bathroom.
A short time afterwards there was smoke that was discovered and then he was taken into custody.
Police found a device that is believed to be used to start the fire.
There were two individuals at the rest stop that claimed that Encarnacion stole their vehicle.
Encarnacion is facing charges of grand larceny, abduction, disorderly conduct, destruction of property, arson and obstruction.
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