Man Arrested After Allegedly Setting RV On Fire, Barricading Self In Garage In Tarrant County

BURLESON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A man was arrested in Tarrant County late Monday evening after authorities said he reportedly set a recreational vehicle on fire before barricading himself in a garage, leading to a SWAT standoff.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office responded to the 3500 block of Lucy Trimble Road near Burleson at around 7 p.m. in regards to a "family dispute" and an RV that was set on fire.

Arriving deputies found the burning vehicle and the suspect, 37-year-old William Sheid, in the yard of the home. Authorities said he then ran into a nearby garage and refused to come out.

Authorities said a SWAT team was called and, eventually, Sheid was taken into custody at around 10:30 p.m. The fire was also put out after he was arrested.

Authorities said one deputy was injured during the incident and had to be treated at a hospital. The cause of the deputy's injuries was not released.

Sheid was booked into the Tarrant County jail and charged with attempted murder, resisting arrest and assault on an officer.

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