Negotiations continue in arson case

Attorneys continue to negotiate toward a likely resolution in the arson case against the man accused of setting fire to a Pennyroyal Mental Health crisis house last year.

Public Defender Eric Bearden represents 23-year old Brandon Seeley and says the main hurdle remains finding housing placement for him, should he get out of the Christian County Jail.

Seeley allegedly set fire to the home on Early Drive and a report says he told Hopkinsville police he did it in hopes of being sent to Western State Hospital, where it would be possible for him to set additional fires.

He is charged with first-degree arson and the next hearing was scheduled for August 31.