Bullard Man Sought in Connection with RV Fire

FLINT — Officials have released more details surrounding what are termed strange occurrences during an RV fire in the Flint area Wednesday evening. According to KETK, Smith County Fire Marshal Jay Brooks said crews first responded to reports of a house fire off FM 346 West. While at the scene, a man reportedly gave a false name to Brooks for unknown reasons. He was later identified as Jereme David Nelson, 30, of Bullard. When questioned about the alleged fake name, Nelson became upset and walked to another property, according to officials. The fire marshal said Nelson made a threatening motion before he entered the house. In response, Brooks drew his gun and deputies were called for backup. While Brooks waited for law enforcement, the suspect was able to leave the area, officials say.

“We still do not know why he ran. There were no warrants at the time. It’s just one of those scenarios where you take things for granted and it changed on us, and I’m so thankful that it ended the way it did,” said Brooks. Nelson is now wanted for failure to identify and evading arrest.