Summit County Man Faces Arson and Reckless Shooting Charges After Fiery Incident

A Summit County man finds himself at the center of a serious criminal investigation, having been formally charged in connection with an alleged arson and reckless shooting incident that unfolded earlier this year. The bizarre and dangerous sequence of events led to a trailer being set ablaze and shots reportedly fired, prompting swift action from local law enforcement.

According to court documents filed on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Adam Lynn Haws, 44, has been charged with aggravated arson, a first-degree felony, and felony discharge of a firearm, a third-degree felony.

These charges stem from an incident reported on April 11, 2024, when the Summit County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a structure fire near the 1700 block of W. 1700 S. in Wanship.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered a travel trailer engulfed in flames, along with a secondary fire actively burning nearby.

The situation escalated when initial reports suggested that gunshots had been heard in the vicinity of the blaze. Witnesses told authorities that Haws had allegedly fired several rounds from a rifle and then intentionally set the trailer on fire. He was reportedly seen throwing items into the burning trailer, further fueling the inferno.

The responding officers also observed that the fire posed a significant risk to other nearby structures, highlighting the extreme danger of the situation.

Thankfully, firefighters were able to bring the blazes under control before they could spread further and cause more extensive damage or injury.

Investigations into the motive behind Haws' alleged actions are ongoing, but the charges paint a picture of a volatile and destructive event. Haws was taken into custody shortly after the incident and has since been held in the Summit County Jail.

His initial court appearance and subsequent legal proceedings will determine the course of this serious case.

The community of Wanship and Summit County now await further details as the judicial process unfolds, bringing to light the full scope of this alarming incident.