Rock Hill Police arrested individual for arson overnight on Tuesday

Early this morning just after midnight, Rock Hill police responded to a fire in the 600 block of East Black Street. Per a release, officers arrived finding the fire still active in the rear of the residence. The Rock Hill Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Rock Hill Fire Investigators began a joint investigation. Upon speaking with one of the occupants of the residence, it was learned that Johntavis Antwan Miller ignited a pile of clothing before leaving the residence which caused the fire. It was explained to officers that Miller was angry after an argument earlier in the night. Later in the morning, Officers were able to locate Miller and arrest him without incident. Miller, 36, was charged with Arson 2nd Degree and three counts of Attempted Murder as they were three individuals inside the residence when the fire was ignited.