Arson suspect charged with igniting brush fire near Chatsworth Reservoir
A man has been charged with two felony counts in connection with a brush fire this week near the Chatsworth Reservoir, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced.
Los Angeles County DA Announces Felony Arson Charges Filed Against Suspect in Chatsworth Reservoir Fire
Los Angeles County DA Hochman Announces Felony Arson Charges Filed Against Suspect in Chatsworth Reservoir Fire
Arson suspect chased down by residents after allegedly sparking fire near Chatsworth Reservoir
A man lit a fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir, authorities say, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze and residents chased down the suspect.
Arson suspect tackled, held by residents after he allegedly set a brush fire in Southern California
The suspect was seen walking away from an area after allegedly lighting a brush fire in the vicinity of Knapp Ranch Road and Woolsey Canyon Road.
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LA residents chase down, stop possible arson suspect: 'Wrong neighborhood, buddy'
Neighbors in Chatsworth chased down a man accused of trying to start a brush fire. The detained the man, before deputies got there to arrest him.
Arson suspect chased down by residents after allegedly sparking fire in Los Angeles County
A group of neighbors chased down a man suspected of starting a fire Monday afternoon near the Chatsworth Reservoir in Los Angeles, California. (Gabe Cortez, Instagram)
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Neighbors tackle alleged arsonist after brush fire near Chatsworth
With deputies rushing to the scene, a group of neighbors in Chatsworth chased down a man they said started a couple of brush fires near their homes.
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Man detained by witnesses after fire in Chatsworth charged with arson
A 41-year-old man is facing felony arson charges after he was accused of setting a brush fire near the Chatsworth Reservoir ...
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