Man wanted for torching NYPD car busted after taunting feds
A Queens man wanted for allegedly torching a cop car had spray-painted “TOO LATE!” on his wall to taunt the feds — but he didn’t flee fast enough and FBI agents nabbed him anyway, Brooklyn prosecutors said. (New York Post)
Fire destroys N.S. lobster pound amid escalating tensions
A fire that police are calling suspicious destroyed a lobster pound in Middle West Pubnico, N.S., early Saturday. Videos posted to social media show a large fire and clouds of billowing smoke coming from the building. (CBC)
Edmonton ‘2X4 guy’ hailed as hero after arsonist sets 13 vehicles ablaze
Two Edmonton men are being praised for their heroism in taking down a man who lit 13 vehicles on fire near Whyte Avenue Friday evening. (The Province)
Bronx streets chaos as rioters, looters run wild
NEW YORK - Parts of the Bronx burned Monday night as looters had free reign to ransack scores of small businesses– chaos that finally prompted Mayor Bill de Blasio to order extra cops to swarm the areas. (New York Post)
45 arrested, 21 officers injured as Seattle protests turned violent
SEATTLE - Nearly four dozen people were arrested, and more than 20 officers were injured Saturday after protests turned violent with trailers set on fire, windows at businesses smashed, cars damaged, and explosive devices thrown at police. (KIRO TV)
Langara College arson suspect facing more charges
VANCOUVER - A 23-year-old student charged with arson and possession of incendiary material in relation to fires that sparked an evacuation at Vancouver’s Langara College Monday is facing more charges. The Crown approved charges Friday of robbery and assault against Nasradin Abdusamad Ali. The bail hearing is set for Wednesday. (Vancouver Sun)
One person arrested for arson after multiple premises destroyed in 3-alarm fire in Vancouver’s Mt. Pleasant area
One person is in custody after a three-alarm fire in Vancouver’s Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood on Thursday. The fire broke out just after 10 a.m. in the 2400-block of Main Street. (Global News)
At least 33 dead in suspected arson at Japan animation studio
Thirty-three people are dead after a man screaming "You die" burst into an animation production studio in Kyoto and set it on fire early Thursday, Japanese authorities said. The blaze injured another 36 people, some of them critically. (CBC)
Merritt man arrested after a series of church arsons
Merritt RCMP said they’ve made an arrest in a series of arsons targeting churches last week. “ we had obtained some evidence that allowed us to get a search warrant,” said Cst. Tracy Dunsmore with the Merritt RCMP. “We a home in the Merritt area and obtained further evidence which allowed us to make an arrest.” (Global News)
Suspected East Van arsonist arrested
VANCOUVER - Officers tracked down Vancouver resident Jason Acoose, 46, just before noon Friday near Commercial Drive and East 12th Avenue. (The Province)Suspect sought in East Van arson