WCSO ARRESTS SUSPECTED ARSONIST and BURGLAR

On November 24, 2024, Walker County Sheriff’s Office received two reports of arson that had taken place in the McCollum neighborhood close to Jasper. Deputies were dispatched and conducted the initial investigation and were able to identify the suspect as Frankie Lee Ellis Jr.

Following the identification of Mr. Ellis as the suspect, Deputies contacted the State Fire Marshal and evidence in the case was provided to the State Fire Marshal’s Office for further investigation related to the arson.

State Fire Marshal’s obtained an arrest warrant for Frankie Lee Ellis Jr. for Arson 2nd. Mr. Ellis was taken into custody on November 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division began working the case as it relates to the property crimes committed by the suspect during the commission of the arson.

On December 3, 2024, Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Frankie Lee Ellis Jr. for Burglary 3rd, Theft of Property 4th, and Criminal Mischief 3rd.

Frankie Lee Ellis Jr. is currently being held at the Walker County Jail on a 55K property bond.

Any indication of an arrest does not imply guilt. All suspects presumed innocent, until proven guilty in a court of law.