ARSON SUSPECT ARRESTED - MEDIA ADVISORY; 10:30AM; #BoyleHeights / #Chinatown; Between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM this morning (Wednesday, November 15, 2023), the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to and quickly extinguished approximately 12 intentionally set vegetation and debris fires in the Boyle Heights and Chinatown area. The fires thankfully caused no injury or structural damage. Thanks to a detailed suspect description provided to LAFD responders, teams of Investigators from the LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section, working closely with the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes Division, were immediately deployed to the area. Shortly after 8:00 AM, the adult male suspect was detained and subsequently arrested for the felony crime of Arson (451(d) P.C. - Arson of Property). At this time, there is no known connection between this suspect and other fires. The Los Angeles City Fire Department appreciates members of the community who stepped forward to help identify this suspect. Anyone who witnesses active fire setting should call 9-1-1 immediately. Those who have information regarding previous arson fires or an arson suspect in the City of Los Angeles, are encouraged to use the LAPD's 24 hour anonymous tip line at 1-877-LAPD 24-7 (1-877-527-3247). MEDIA NOTE: At this time, there is no suspect identity, booking photo or other detailed incident information available; - Brian Humphrey
ARSON SUSPECT ARRESTED - MEDIA ADVISORY 11/15/2023
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