HICKORY, N.C. — A man in Catawba County has been arrested for attempting to set fire to the Days Inn in northwest Hickory. Andy Winkler faces seven counts of first-degree arson stemming from the incident on Dec. 26.
Winkler was a registered guest at the motel when the alleged incident occurred, according to court documents. Workers at the Days Inn reported discovering towels that had been ignited inside his room.
The arson attempt was reported to Hickory police, who arrested Winkler.
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