Rabun County Man Charged with Arson, Attempt to Commit Murder in Camper Fire

In Rabun County, an arson investigation has resulted in the arrest of man on multiple charges.

According the State Fire Marshal’s office, 35-year old Al L. Lococo Jr., of Clayton was arrested and charged with 1 Count of Probation Violation, 1 Count of Arson First Degree, 1 Count of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, 1 Count of Aggravated Battery, and 1 Count of False Imprisonment.

The charges stem from his alleged involvement in setting a fire to his own camper on September 4.

Lococo currently sits in Rabun County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing.  The fire occurred around 8:10 P.M the night of September 4.

Investigators say the camper was parked at 4336 Hwy 441 North in Rabun Gap, Georgia.

As a result of the fire, two individuals, including Mr. Lococo, were sent to the hospital to be treated for burns.

Further investigation revealed that the fire was set inside the camper following a domestic dispute between Lococo and the other victim.

The victim is still currently at Grady Memorial being treated for injuries sustained the night of September 4.

More charges are expected to be brought against Mr. Lococo.

Investigators with the Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office are assisting the Rabun County Fire Department and the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office with this investigation.

First Degree Arson is a felony punishable by a fine of no more than $50,000 or by a prison term between one and twenty years, or both.