Terry Lamar Battles, 43, of Lyerly, was arrested last week, on charges of Criminal Trespass and an outstanding Probation Violation warrant. According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office report released this week, deputies responded to a call at 618 Lyerly Dam Road, near the Lyerly Kayak Launch Ramp on the Chattooga River, at approximately 10:21 PM last Thursday regarding a plastic barrel on fire. The Lyerly Fire Department was already on the scene and requested law enforcement assistance. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with Lyerly fire officials, who stated that Battles had set the barrel on fire. A witness corroborated Thompson’s statement, reporting that she saw Battles near the kayak launch ramp and then noticed the barrel ablaze. The witness also stated that Battles appeared to be intoxicated. A deputy examined the damaged barrel and photographed the scene. He then located Battles at his residence at 194 Dogwood Drive. When questioned about the fire, Battles allegedly stated, “The Greens did it.” The report notes Battles appeared heavily intoxicated. Battles was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.