Man charged with arson after semi truck destroyed in fire at residence in Mississippi

Police accused a man of intentionally burning a semi truck parked at a home in Mississippi in the fall of 2025.

Troy Anthony Leake Sr., 45, was arrested at a residence on Fox Glen Circle in Adams County, Mississippi, for Arson-3rd Degree (Personal Property), according to a January 16 statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO).

In early November 2025, a 2004 Peterbilt semi-truck which was parked at a residence on Steamplant Road in Natchez, Mississippi, was a total loss due to fire.

The ACSO said that their investigation revealed that “Leake Sr. willfully set fire” to the semi truck.

“Intentionally destroying someone’s livelihood is a serious crime that impacts our entire community,” said Adams County Sheriff Patten. “The destruction of this commercial vehicle represents a significant financial loss and a potential danger to the public. Our investigators worked diligently to follow the evidence in this case.”

During his arrest, police say that Leake Sr. was found to be in possession of suspected drugs.

Additional investigation led ACSO to add “three counts of Controlled Substance Violation (specifically involving methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and a substance known as “Mojo”) and one count of Introduction of Contraband into a County Correctional Facility.”

Leake Sr. was booked into the Adams County Detention Center and held without bond pending his appearance before a judge.

“An arrest for one crime often leads us to uncover others,” Patten stated. “This case is a clear example of our commitment to holding individuals accountable for all of their actions that threaten the safety and well-being of Adams County citizens.”