Mobile Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Arson At Local Grocery Store

MOBILE, AL - Timothy Jones has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for arson. The sentence was imposed by United States District Judge Jeffrey Beaverstock earlier today.

According to court documents, in February 2024, Jones intentionally set a fire inside of the Greer's Downtown Market at Government and Broad Streets in Mobile, Alabama. Jones' actions were captured on surveillance footage, and he was apprehended nearby shortly after he set the fire. The store was open at the time Jones set the fire and employees and customers were inside. Fortunately, no one was injured but Jones' actions caused damage to the store.

At sentencing, Judge Beaverstock imposed the 5-year mandatory minimum sentence and a 3-year term of supervised release upon Jones' discharge from prison. Jones was also ordered to pay approximately $25,000 in restitution to the business due the losses suffered because of his actions.

The Mobile Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorneys Beth Stepan and Kasee Heisterhagen prosecuted the case on behalf of the United States.