The video shows a group of relevant California citizens chasing, tackling and detaining a man suspected of committing arson, according to multiple reports.
At 4:32pm on Monday, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office received reports that the man had set fire to a neighbourhood outside of Los Angeles.
“When lawmakers searched for the suspect, they found a light, small amount of cash, a car battery jumper kit in his pocket.”
Several people were seen in video chasing an arson suspect around Chatsworth, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
Brandon Taylor – Photographer with traffic news – Captured footage In a tense situation.
Taylor said KTTV The arson suspect was acting suspiciously.
“It seemed a little strange that there was a man there after it was reported that the brush fire had just passed a quarter mile road,” Taylor said. “And he's doing something in the bushes.”
Taylor continued, “The residents were furious. They went through the fire of woolsey, which started just a mile from there. With all the dry vegetation, they said he would start another fire and lose his home. I was really worried about it.”
Video journalist Gabe Cortez was also in a confused scene. Shared footage Conflict on Instagram.
Cortez said Los Angeles Times Regarding the arson, he said, “He was avoiding the group following him. He seemed to be telling him to hand him over, and you can see in my video that someone started chasing him, He looked scary.”
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Office statement“A witness pointed out the suspect and told deputies he witnessed him lit a brush fire near Knap Ranch Road and Woolsey Canyon Road. Witnesses said the suspect fired the fire. He said he left the place. The witness continued in the car.”
Officers from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office responded quickly to arrest the suspected arson.
It can be heard in a video of a woman telling Martinez to “The Wrong Neighborhood, Buddy” while officers handcuff the suspect.
Police have identified the suspect as 41-year-old Alejandro Martinez.
Authorities said there is already a warrant for Martinez's arrest but they have not provided details.
KTTV “When deputies searched Martinez, they found a light, small amount of cash, a car battery jumper kit in his pocket.”
Martinez faces felony charges of structural or forest arson, and is faced with one count of aggravated situations that increase the severity of previous convictions. If convicted of all charges, Martinez reportedly faces prison for up to six years and eight months.
Martinez exists held No bail to Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
Authorities said the fire was on fire near where Martinez was arrested.
The fire burned about 100 square feet of brush area before it was wiped out by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Cortez said, “Thank God that there was no strong winds, because it could have been very bad. Given all the recent fires, the community and people are now saying these types of things. I know very well.”
KNBC-TV The suspect reported attempting to illuminate two fires near Box Canyon in Canoga Park.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman statement“As we continue to recover from the devastation of recent wildfires, this case reminds us of the serious threats arsonists pose to our communities. We are the destruction caused by these meaningless actions; I saw the displacement, the loss of life first. Let me be clear – if you deliberately set fire to our land, put our inhabitants at risk, and threaten our first counterparts, I We will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”
An investigation was launched by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Arson/Explosion Force.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Los Angeles County Sheriff's Arson/Explosion Unit (323) 881-7500.
KTLA Martinez reportedly was the 27th suspect indicted in a case related to a wildfire in Southern California.
According to For the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, only the Palisade fire is currently smoldering, but is reportedly 100% contained. First started almost a month ago, Blaze killed 12 people, destroyed 6,831 structures and burned 23,707 acres.
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