Arrest alleges arson and attempted murder

A 27-year old Walhalla man has been arrested today on charges of arson and attempted murder.  The arrest by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office, with help from the Fugitive Task Force of SLED, sent to jail Joshua Charles Campbell.  Capt. Greg Reed of the Sheriff’s Office released this statement:  “Deputies responded to a single home fire on Forest Drive in Seneca January 16.  At the time of the fire there were nine individuals in the home, a child in the home woke up to the smell of smoke at which time she was able to alert the other residents and everyone inside evacuated the home.  During the investigation the fire was determined to be arson.  As the investigation continued Investigators were able to obtain warrants for 1 count of arson 3rd degree and 9 counts of attempted murder.”