FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested on a felony arson charge over the weekend after police say he was involved in a vehicle fire in July.

According to the Fairfield Police Department, on July 22, at around 3:37am, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West Stone Avenue in reference to a vehicle fire.

The Fairfield Fire Department responded and successfully extinguished the fire. Authorities say that there were circumstances surrounding the fire that appeared suspicious in nature, so an investigation was initiated by FPD personnel.

As a result of the investigation, police say they developed probable cause to charge a suspect in connection with the incident. Arrest warrants were subsequently obtained. On August 30, 2025, Fairfield Police officers located the suspect, who was identified as 53-year-old Randell Joseph Kennerson of Fairfield. He was taken into custody without incident and now faces a 1st Degree Arson charge (class B felony), as well as charges of Stalking and two counts of 1st Degree Harassment (aggravated misdemeanors).

Kennerson was transported to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, where he is being held on no bond pending an initial court appearance.