arson
Coverage of arson in the Nexus archive.
- Arson suspected in Bronx deli fire that left 33-year-old severely burned, sources say
Arson has been suspected in a deli fire located in the Bronx. Sources stated that the fire on West 183 St., in University Heights, started when someone lit a device and threw it inside. The incident resulted in a 33-year-old being severely burned.
- Polymarket let users bet on wildfires. Lawmakers warn that could spur arson.
Polymarket allowed users to bet on wildfires, leading lawmakers to warn that such activity could potentially spur arson. Senator Jeff Merkley stated strongly against the practice, declaring that one never wants to encourage starting a fire.
- Man scheduled to go to court years after being charged with first-degree murder, arson
Areli Aguirre-Avilez is scheduled for court this week on five counts of first-degree murder and first-degree arson relating to the deaths of three adults and two children. He has been in jail since June 2019 following murders that took place north of Taylorsville. Heidi Wolfe was also charged, despite having confessed to the crimes before later recanting.
- Police investigate after man allegedly sets fire to woman’s tent in Kalihi
Honolulu police are investigating an arson case involving a woman's tent in Kalihi. The incident occurred when a 23-year-old man allegedly set fire to the tent after an argument on Sunday morning.
- Former Detroit firefighter charged with arson, stealing puppies and more
Eric Dwayne Anderson is charged with multiple arsons and various thefts, including stealing puppies and large appliances. Police allege that Anderson set fire to at least four locations between July 10 and Aug. 4, and also broke into a firehouse while firefighters were responding to one of the fires he allegedly set.
- Waianae arson investigation underway after flare damages home
Police in Waianae are investigating an arson case where a flare was thrown into an unoccupied vehicle, causing damage to a nearby residence. No injuries were reported.
- Police investigate arson after 2 teen boys allegedly set car on fire in Kaneohe
Honolulu police are investigating two teen boys accused of setting a parked car on fire in Kaneohe on Tuesday afternoon. The incident is being treated as an arson case.
- Jury convicts man who torched mezuzah scroll in Berkeley
A jury convicted David William Denton of arson after he used a pocket torch to burn a Jewish mezuzah scroll at a religious study center in Berkeley on February 6.
- Man charged with arson in Washington state wildfires
Firefighters in eastern Washington are battling wildfires that have forced thousands to flee and destroyed over 700 buildings in the Spokane area. A man has been arrested and charged with arson for allegedly starting the most destructive fire. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation with Dave Upthegrove, Washington commissioner of public lands.
- Arson suspect arrested as Spokane fires ravage buildings, force tens of thousands to evacuate
Authorities have arrested a man accused of intentionally igniting fires in and around Spokane, Washington, which have forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.
- Ex-Army private Andrew Arrabaca, suspect in attack on New York City federal building, indicted on arson charge
Andrew Arrabaca, an ex-Army private, was indicted on an arson charge after setting off an incendiary device outside a Manhattan federal building housing an immigration court. He has a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.
- Tire dump catches fire again in Juárez; officials suspect arson
A tire storage site in Juárez caught fire again, three weeks after a prior blaze, with officials suspecting arson. The fire produced thick black smoke visible from El Paso.
- Tire dump catches fire again in Juárez; officials suspect arson
A massive tire storage site in Juárez caught fire again early Tuesday, three weeks after a previous blaze at the same location, with thick black smoke visible from El Paso. Officials suspect arson as the cause of the fire.
- Tire dump catches fire again in Juárez; officials suspect arson
A tire storage site in Juárez caught fire again, three weeks after a previous blaze at the same location, with thick black smoke visible in El Paso. Officials suspect arson as the cause of the fire.
- Woke Washington governor blamed wildfires on climate change... now man who previously killed his dad after fight about doing the dishes has been arrested for ARSON
A Washington governor blamed wildfires on climate change, while a man previously involved in a fatal altercation with his father over dishes has been arrested for arson.
- Suspect in attack on New York City federal building indicted on arson charge
A suspect in an attack on a New York City federal building was indicted on an arson charge. Surveillance video showed a man in a helmet lighting fireworks, pouring gasoline onto a stairwell, and firing a BB rifle.
- Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return
Firefighters in Greece work to contain wildfires west of Athens amid warnings of returning high winds and temperatures. Over 1,000 people were evacuated, and 33 arrests were made for fire-starting negligence. In France, a wildfire near Bordeaux uncovered WWII-era ammunition, leading to evacuations and home destruction.
- They fled by boat to the middle of Lake Spokane as wildfires closed in
Micaela Jaime and her family fled by boat to Lake Spokane as wildfires in Washington state burned hundreds of structures and led to an arson arrest. The wildfires caused significant destruction, and law enforcement has made one arrest related to the fires.
- Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson related to the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington, which caused significant destruction.
- Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of starting one of the devastating wildfires in eastern Washington. The wildfires have left many residents uncertain about the survival of their homes.
- Man arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting Spokane fire
A man in Washington state was arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting one of three fires in the Spokane area.
- Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington
A man is accused of arson in the largest of three major fires in Spokane, Washington. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels addressed the public at a news conference regarding the incident.
- Homeless madman busted for sparking California wine country wildfire as police probe arson scourge
A homeless man has been accused of intentionally starting a wildfire in Northern California’s wine country. The fire was extinguished before causing major damage, and police are investigating an arson problem in the area.
- About 100 firefighters are convicted of arson, every year
Approximately 100 firefighters are convicted of arson annually, highlighting a persistent issue within the profession. The article references a source from FireRescue1.com and Hacker News comments discussing the topic.
- Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly shooting and burning his mother's body because she wanted to be cremated. He was charged with murder, arson, and abuse of a dead human body after confessing to detectives, though a friend denied his claims of mistreatment.
- Man wanted by the FBI in Florida arson case arrested in Tennessee
A man wanted by the FBI in Jacksonville, Florida for an arson case linked to terroristic activity was arrested in Lebanon, Tennessee. The arrest was made using license plate reader technology that flagged a stolen vehicle, leading officers to search a large area before locating it on Highway 109.
- Bride-to-be accused of setting fire to Mormon CHURCH the day before her wedding
A bride-to-be is accused of setting fire to a Mormon Church the day before her wedding.
- Cheating dad who killed wife, six kids and himself then burned down Michigan home was fired weeks before massacre, as 911 audio emerges
A cheating father killed his wife, six children, and himself before setting fire to his Michigan home. He was fired from his job weeks prior to the massacre, and 911 audio related to the incident has emerged.
- Man wanted by FBI in Florida for arson, terroristic activity arrested in Lebanon
A man wanted by the FBI in Jacksonville for arson linked to terroristic activity was arrested in Lebanon, Tennessee, after the Lebanon Police Department used the SafeNet license plate reader system to locate a stolen vehicle. The arrest followed a traffic stop, and both Lebanon and Mt. Juliet police departments collaborated in the effort.
- Active arson suspect caught at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Authorities arrested a person suspected of arson at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline. No injuries or nearby buildings were threatened. The East Bay Regional Park District Police Department responded to the incident.
- Queens man shot by police charged with killing sister, mother: NYPD
A Queens man, Kegan Thomas, was shot by police after allegedly killing his mother and sister. He has been charged with five counts of murder, attempted murder, arson, and other crimes.
- 5 arrested for separate fires throughout Santa Rosa
Five people were arrested for separate arson incidents in Santa Rosa, linked to a series of vegetation and suspicious fires in areas like Joe Rodota Trail, Prince Memorial Greenway, and Santa Rosa Creek.
- Arsonist father who killed six of his children in a house fire 'is going to make a bid for freedom'
A father who killed six of his children in a house fire is attempting to gain freedom. The arsonist is seeking release despite the fatal incident.
- Man who caused one of largest fires in California history is convicted of arson
A 44-year-old Chico man was convicted of arson for causing one of the largest fires in California history. He faces 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 9.
- Man who caused Park fire, one of the largest in California history, convicted of arson
Ronnie Stout was convicted of starting the Park fire, one of California's largest fires. He faces 25 years to life in prison and is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 9.
- 8 found dead in Michigan home after fire, some with gunshot wounds
Eight people, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan home after a fire, some with gunshot wounds. Law enforcement described the scene as complex and considered a murder-suicide theory, with the fire deemed suspicious and intentionally set.
- Dearborn elementary school playscape destroyed in suspected arson
A playscape at a Dearborn elementary school was destroyed in an incident police believe was caused by suspected arson. Authorities confirmed the fire was not accidental.
- ‘Suspicious’ House Fire in Michigan Kills 6 Children and 2 Adults
A suspicious house fire in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, near Lake Michigan killed six children and two adults. Arson investigators from the Michigan State Police were called to the scene on Friday.
- Fayette County man charged with arson after investigators say he set two fires at school
A Fayette County man has been arrested and charged with arson. Investigators say he intentionally set two fires at a Somerville school earlier this month.
- Angry patrons set Lake County bar on fire after being kicked out: officials
Three men have been charged with arson after intentionally setting a fire that destroyed a Beach Park bar in Lake County in retaliation for being removed from the business. The incident occurred earlier this month following a prior removal weeks earlier.