Arson Suspect Is Nabbed By Neighbors Near One Of L.A. Fires
One observer said the man had a "flamethrower"-like device and was spotted trying to light something behind a car.
LAPD: Arson Suspect Arrested in Woodland Hills
The suspect, who was not named, was arrested near the Kenneth Fire at about 4:30 p.m. when police were called out to a report of a man attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills. Police were helped by residents who secured the man until law enforcement arrived.
Arson suspected in fast new LA fire threatening high-end homes near Calabasas
A new fire near West Hills on the border between Los Angeles and Ventura counties erupted Thursday afternoon as several other blazes are actively burning in the Los Angeles area, aerial footage shows.
LAPD: Arson suspect in custody in Kenneth Fire
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said they apprehended a suspect on Thursday accused of sparking the Kenneth Fire. LAPD Senior Lead Officer Charles Dinse noted that the fire began Thursday
Arson suspect arrested in Woodland Hills near Kenneth Fire
A possible arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. At around 4:30 p.m., Los Angeles police responded to reports of a man attempting to light a fire in the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Woodland Hills.
What We Know About California Fires Suspect as LAPD Make Arson Arrest
Police have detained a suspect allegedly responsible for starting one of the fires raging in Los Angeles. The suspect is a homeless man in his 30s, according to Fox LA's Elex Michaelson. The suspect was initially detained "by citizens" in the Woodland Hills neighborhood not long after the Kenneth fire started on Thursday,
Arson suspect arrested by citizens near Kenneth fire armed with a ‘propane tank or flamethrower’
Man claims he used incendiary device ‘to smoke marujuana’ because he ‘couldn’t afford a lighter,’ witness says
Citizens arrest Kenneth Fire arson suspect
An arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. KTLA's Rick Chambers speaks with the citizens who detained the suspect before law enforcement arrived.
Another Arson Suspect Arrested In Los Angeles? Massive Police Presence Spotted Amid Fires
Soon after reports about citizens detaining a possible arson suspect in the West Valley area of Los Angeles, a massive police motorcade was seen in the city. NBC News reported that investigators are looking into whether that individual was responsible for the Kenneth fire.
Arson suspect in custody related to the Kenneth Fire: Ventura County Sheriff's officials
A suspect is in custody being questioned by LAPD on suspicion of arson in the Kenneth Fire, Ventura County Sheriff’s officials tell KNX News.
Citizens arrest arson suspect holding blowtorch after another LA wildfire starts
After another Los Angeles wildfire started on Thursday, a suspected arsonist with a blowtorch was detained by police officers ...
'Possible Arson Suspect' Taken into Custody in L.A., No Connection to Blaze Confirmed: Police
The suspect was detained near the Kenneth Fire, which the LAPD believes was intentionally set, a police official has said ...
Everything we know about ‘armed’ arson suspect arrested over Kenneth blaze as LA wildfires rage
LAPD believe Kenneth Fire was started intentionally after breaking out on Thursday, with Palisades and Eaton fires still ...
Man arrested for arson by LAPD at site of major Californian fire
Fox News reports it contacted the LAPD multiple times for clarification, and was told that while a person has been arrested ...
Celebrities Spread Los Angeles Fires Arson Theory
As blazes continue to devastate huge areas of Los Angeles county, a number of celebrities have questioned the source.
Kenneth Wildfire Contained After Charring 960 Acres Near West Hills, Arson Suspect Arrested – Update
A fast-moving wildfire has burned nearly 800 acres near West Hills, northwest of Los Angeles, since breaking out earlier ...
Failed arson attempt mocked after suspect’s pants quickly go up in flames, video shows
An attempted arson has become the butt of jokes on social media after video posted by police showed one suspect left the crime scene with pants ablaze. It happened around 2:40 a.m. on Christmas at a ...
Person arrested for arson after Springfield fire
One person was arrested for arson for allegedly setting an apartment complex in Springfield ablaze. City Fire Marshal Todd ...