THE APEX TIMES
Landis Harding, 67, faces charges after Lexington Police alleged he started a fire knowing someone else was in the home, according to an announcement by the department.
A 67-year-old man is facing criminal charges in Lexington after Lexington Police alleged he started a house fire while the home was occupied, according to the department and a report from WKYT.
According to Lexington Police, Landis Harding was accused of causing the fire with knowledge that someone else was in the residence at the time, a detail the department said is part of the basis for the charges.
The report published Nov. 3, 2026 said investigators developed information leading to Harding’s arrest and formal charging, tying the accusation to circumstances in which the person inside the home was present during the incident.
The case places public safety issues at the center of the prosecution, because police alleged the fire was set while another occupant was in the house, raising concerns about risk to that person and to neighbors in the surrounding community.
Details about the specific charge(s), the exact location of the fire, and whether anyone was injured were not included in the WKYT report, and they were not provided in the information supplied for this write-up.
Harding is expected to have the opportunity to challenge the allegations in court as the case moves through the criminal justice process, including any initial appearance, bond determination, and future proceedings required under Kentucky procedure.
Until the allegations are tested in court, the accusations remain allegations, and the outcome will depend on the evidence presented by prosecutors and any defenses raised by the defendant.