CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – An arson suspect has been arrested after the Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire at Payal Indian Grocery and Spices on South Boulevard on Tuesday.

  • CFD responded to a fire on South Boulevard
  • Devendrak Patel was arrested for arson
  • Patel has been charged with burning of a building of trade

The suspect, Devendrak Patel, was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and has been charged with burning of a building of trade.

Anyone with information concerning this case or the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.