Crews found smoke inside the building. Employees had already evacuated the store when fire crews arrived. No injuries were reported.
Upon further investigation, two smoldering fires were found, one in the men’s bathroom and one in the women’s bathroom.
The Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fires were set intentionally.
Courtney Venable, of Spotsylvania, is charged with burning of an occupied dwelling (arson). Venable is being held a Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
The Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office was assisted by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.
The business sustained minor damage and was able to reopen.
