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Gainesville man charged with 5 counts of arson

Today, Prince William County Fire Marshals arrested Gainesville man – Gerald Llewellyn Purvin – on five counts of arson.

The five counts of arson are on personal property valued at more than $200. This qualified as a class-4 felony, said Prince William fire and rescue.

Purvin was arrested related to a fire on May 1 of a recreational vehicle located on Livingston Road, stated Prince William fire and rescue. Multiple vehicles were destroyed in the incident.

More on the arson charge from Prince William fire and rescue:

Each charge carries a maximum penalty of a term of imprisonment of not less than two years and not more than 10 years and, subject to a fine of not more than $100,000.

Purvin was released on a $10,000 bond and will be arranged in county district court on June 8. The hearing for the case is scheduled for July 7, according to Prince William fire and rescue.