DNA, hot line lead to arrests in Texas church fire

TYLER, Texas (AP) - Federal authorities say DNA evidence collected at the site of one of several Texas churches destroyed by arson links one of two suspects to the blaze.

By: Associated Press | WNCT-On Your Side
Published: February 22, 2010

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TYLER, Texas (AP) - Federal authorities say DNA evidence collected at the site of one of several Texas churches destroyed by arson links one of two suspects to the blaze.
A spokesman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says 19-year-old Jason Robert Bourque and 21-year-old Daniel George McAllister were charged Sunday with felony arson for a church fire in rural Smith County.
Agency spokesman Tom Crowley wouldn't say which suspect's DNA matched evidence found at the scene.
Authorities blame arson in 11 church fires in Texas this year. Crowley says Bourque and McAllister could face more charges.
If convicted, they could face life in prison. Bond is set at $10 million each. Jail officials say they have no information about whether the men have attorneys.

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