Lawton Man Charged With 15 Counts of Third Degree Arson

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Story Created: Jul 1, 2009 at 5:22 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 1, 2009 at 6:11 PM CST

A Lawton man is in jail after being accused of setting several wildfires in Stephens County.

Stephens County Sheriff Wayne McKinney says James Edgar Morgan Junior admitted to setting the fires that have plagued the area since 2006.

An extensive investigation was led by the sheriff's office and the department of agriculture before his arrest.

Morgan is charged with 15 counts of Third Degree Arson, with each count carrying up to 15 years in prison.

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