Fundraiser set up for victims whose home in Centerville was set on fire by home intruder
CENTERVILLE, Utah — A house in Centerville was engulfed in flames and completely destroyed Thursday after a home invasion suspect lit the building on fire.
“This was an unknown individual to them,” said Centerville Police Chief Paul Child. “A complete stranger who entered their home and burnt it down.” Photos show Centerville house on fire following home invasion When officers got to the home, they located the man hiding inside. He told police he was"armed with a knife." Officers used a Taser to take the man into custody.
Police said the suspect, who was from Salt Lake City was also taken to the hospital. His identity is being withheld until he is booked into jail.About a dozen other homes in the area were temporarily evacuated while responders got the fire under control and the man into custody.
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