first-degree arson
Coverage of first-degree arson in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area
A man in Washington state was charged with first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails fire, the largest of three wildfires that have burned 4,000 acres and displaced thousands. The suspect, Aaron F Farinacci, had a prior conviction for reportedly shooting his father in Arizona after being told to do dishes.
- Man arrested in connection to wildfires near Spokane, Washington
A man previously convicted of manslaughter was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection to wildfires near Spokane, Washington. The fires have destroyed hundreds of structures.
- Arson suspect arrested in connection with largest Spokane wildfire
A Washington state man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that forced over 67,000 residents to evacuate and destroyed at least 700 buildings. The fires remain uncontained, with the Old Trails Fire burning 3,509 acres.
- Deputies: Man sets building on fire to ‘smoke out’ boyfriend in Miami-Dade
A 34-year-old man, Michael Delvalle, is accused of setting a fire at an abandoned public housing complex in Miami-Dade to 'smoke out' his boyfriend during a money dispute. Deputies reported Delvalle threatened to 'smoke him out' before fleeing the scene, later being arrested and booked into a correctional center without bond. He faces charges of first-degree arson, attempted murder, and aggravated battery.