JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. —

A man is facing charges after a fire damaged a Walmart store in Homewood.

According to court documents and jail records, Mercutio Southall was arrested and charged with arson, criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance.

Legal filings state the charges are in relation to a fire which damaged a Walmart store on Aug. 22.

Jail records show Homewood police made the arrest and Southall was booked into jail Aug. 30.

A court document shows Southall is being held without bond, per Aniah's Law.

A court hearing was scheduled for Wednesday.

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