Two arson suspects trigger early wake-up call at Johnson City hotel

Two men at a Johnson City hotel have been accused by police of placing rags on a guest room door and lighting them on fire.

Dakota Tarlton and Michael Mumpower are charged with aggravated arson for the blaze found at Home 2 Suites just before 4:30 Friday morning.

The suspects were cornered by rescue personnel and when interviewed by police, officers said their stories did not match up. A total of 160 people were staying at the hotel at the time.

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