Griffith Park Fire: Arson suspect arrested, LAPD says
3 days ago · Arson suspect arrested in LA fire. ... A witness told the LAPD a man, possibly a homeless person, setting fire in the area. Around 3 p.m., FOX 11 was told a man has since been taken into custody.
California Fires: Multiple people accused of arson as firestorm …
Jan 11, 2025 · Multiple wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres across Southern California. The Kenneth Fire, which broke out in West Hills, is being investigated as arson. At least two people have...
LAPD arrests 2 people who admitted to setting fires outside of …
Jan 15, 2025 · The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested two individuals on Tuesday who admitted to setting fires outside of the wildfire zones. At a news conference on Wednesday, Chief Jim McDonnell said ...
3 more arson arrests made as fire threat grows, LAPD chief says
Jan 14, 2025 · LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell detailed the recent arson arrests at a press conference Tuesday morning. As fire crews continue to work to extinguish deadly wildfires across Southern California, at least three more people have been arrested in recent days accused of trying to start fires in the area as dangerous winds are returning .
Homeless man with 'flamethrower' busted on suspicion of arson …
Jan 10, 2025 · A homeless man has been busted on suspicion of arson close to where one of the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles broke out — after brave locals tackled him as he used what looked like a ...
What we know about California fires suspect as LAPD make arson …
Jan 10, 2025 · The LAPD has launched an arson investigation at Victory Trailhead, where the Kenneth fire began, according to Entin. "What we know right now is that the incident occurred, started here and about ...
L.A. police are grappling with a new challenge: fire duty
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested two individuals on Tuesday who admitted to setting fires outside of the wildfire zones. At a news conference on Wednesday, Chief Jim McDonnell said two people were arrested for arson in connection to fires outside of the impacted areas caused by the Eaton and Palisades fires. At about 5:15 p.m ...
LAPD has suspect in custody after receiving call about possible arson
Jan 10, 2025 · The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) received a call on Thursday afternoon local time about a possible arson suspect, Newsweek has learned.
LAPD: Arson suspect in custody linked to Kenneth Fire
Jan 10, 2025 · The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) apprehended a suspect accused of sparking the Kenneth Fire on Thursday, after citizens helped detain the suspect.
Arrest made after alleged arson at LAPD station
Apr 7, 2023 · Los Angeles police on Friday arrested a woman who they say started a fire outside of a South L.A. police station the night before, charring furniture, photographs and the ceiling of the lobby.