The Sylva Police Department says they have arrested a man after he set a woman on fire for not getting him beer.
Police say they were dispatched to a domestic dispute at Chipper Curve Road. Officers responded immediately and began an investigation. This investigation revealed that Patrick Tyson and a female had a verbal altercation. Officers learned that Tyson had grabbed a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and poured it on the floor and couch where the female was sitting, and then he set the alcohol on fire.
The Sylva Fire Department responded quickly and extinguished the flames.
Tyson was arrested and charged with:
- Felony Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill
- Felony First-Degree Arson
- Misdemeanor Assault on a Female
- Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property
Tyson was taken before a magistrate and then lodged in the Jackson County Jail under a $750,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for December 1, 2025, in District Court.
