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.
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 on Monday, then detained by witnesses until authorities arrived. Alejandro Martinez was subdued by members of the public after he was spotted lighting a blaze near Knapp Ranch and Woolsey Canyon at about 4:30
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 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.
Alleged arsonist detained by witnesses in Chatsworth: LASD
A man was arrested for an alleged arson after a group of witnesses spotted him lighting a fire in Chatsworth on Monday and detained him until deputies arrived, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Neighbors chase down man who allegedly started brush fire in Chatsworth, video shows
A group of neighbors chased down a man they say started a fire in Chatsworth, and those moments were caught on video.
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.
Alleged arsonist tackled by neighbors 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. Amanda Starrantino reports.
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)
Arson suspect charged after being chased down by neighbors
Alejandro Martinez was charged with arson after bystanders saw him allegedly trying to start a fire, then chased him down.
Man charged with starting 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 Thursday.
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