(Duluth, Ga., September 14, 2024) – One suspect is in custody after allegedly setting his house on fire and barricading himself inside the home. Jonathan Lee, 33, is charged with Arson in the 1^st, Criminal Damage to Property in the 1^st, and obstruction.

Just after 6 p.m. officers assigned to the Central Precinct responded to a residential fire call with an individual armed with a knife walking out of a home on Gainesway Trace. When officers arrived on scene there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the residence. Officers made contact with Lee inside the armed with a knife and refusing to exit the home.

As the Gwinnett County Fire Department knocked down the fire, officers and mental health clinicians continued to try and negotiate with Lee to peacefully surrender.

Due to Lee being an armed suspect barricaded inside the residence the Gwinnett County SWAT Team was activated. The SWAT team was able to take Lee into custody. Lee was transported to a local hospital out of an abundance of caution.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. 

Case Number:  GP240068239