POMEROY — The Meigs County Grand Jury has indicted a Long Bottom man for allegedly shooting his 17 year-old daughter last month, tampering with evidence relating to the shooting, and setting his mobile home on fire after the shooting.

Joseph W. Lemaster, 33, was arraigned before Judge Fred W. Crow III on charges of attempted murder, felonious assault with a firearms specification, tampering with evidence and aggravated arson. His bond was set at $250,000, with 10 percent cash permitted, a $1,000 personal recognizance bond, and a $100,000 surety bond. He has retained counsel, Tracy Yonkin of Columbus, and his trial was set for Jan. 19.

LeMaster allegedly shot his daughter in the back of the head on Oct. 17 as she was fleeing their Bashan Road mobile home in the family car. Her name has not been released because she is a minor victim, Sheriff Robert Beegle said last month. She has been released from the Huntington, W.Va., hospital to which she was flown by emergency helicopter and treated her for her injuries.

Lemaster has been in the Washington County Jail in lieu of a $500,000 bond, and has been restrained from contacting his daughter. He appeared at a preliminary hearing in the case on Oct. 19. At that time, he asked for placement in a mental health facility if he could not make the bond.

The State Fire Marshal has determined a fire, which caused significant damage to LeMaster’s mobile home, was set intentionally. Lemaster fled the scene following the shooting and was arrested in a wooded area near his home later in the day.