CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A man is accused of placing an incendiary device in a woman’s car, causing severe burns, according to The United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of Georgia.
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Barry Wright was arrested in 2019 on several charges including use of fire or explosive to commit a felony offense, according to federal investigators.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Wright is accused of building and putting an “incendiary device” inside the car.
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The car belonged to Wright’s estranged wife, according to WJCL.
WJCL reports Wright was granted a $50,000 unsecured bond during a district court hearing in late December.
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