Pontiac Man Charged with Assault for Allegedly Setting 49-Year-Old on Fire

Joseph Lee Green, a 30-year-old from Pontiac, Michigan, has been charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for allegedly setting a 49-year-old man on fire. The incident, which occurred on February 5, is believed to have been fueled by a prior dispute between the two men. Green used paper and a lighter to inflict burns on the victim's neck, arm, and body, resulting in hospitalization. After the attack, Green fled the scene but was later arrested in Detroit by the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Team. His bond has been set at $75,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court for a probable cause conference on April 22 and a preliminary examination on April 29. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard emphasized the need for accountability for such 'heinous acts' in society.