SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. -- The man who police named as a person of interest in a deadly fire investigation is now wanted for murder.
Sandy Springs Police issued an arrest warrant for Patrick Nolan. He is also wanted for aggravated assault with intent to murder, and arson in the 1st degree.
The victim, 39-year-old Amber Marie Holliman was found dead inside of a burned house just after 11 a.m. Saturday on Hammond Drive.
A neighbor spotted the house fire and alert the fire department, said city spokesperson Sharon Kraun.
Firefighters were able to put out the flames quickly, but as they were investigating, they located Holliman's body. Public records show she was a resident of the home along with Nolan.
Police said they believe Nolan is armed and dangerous. He is believed to have his dog with him, a 160 pound Presa Canario.
Nolan may be driving a blue 2006 Ford Explorer with the Georgia tag PYZ1420.
Contact Sandy Springs Police at 404-456-9343, if you have any information that could help law enforcement officers find him.
