Ricardo Villanueva, 42, from Van Nuys, was arrested for an unrelated traffic violation and is now facing arson charges for a series of fires in the Sherman Oaks area in October. Authorities believe Villanueva is responsible for igniting several cars, dumpsters, and buildings along Moorpark Street and Ventura Boulevard. More suspicious fires occurred this week in the same area, and authorities are investigating if Villanueva is connected to them.
The Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrest of a man they believe to be responsible for a series of fires in the Sherman Oaks area. Ricardo Villanueva , a 42-year-old from Van Nuys, was arrested Wednesday for an unrelated traffic violation. The officers identified Villanueva from a wanted flyer prepared by Major Crime s Division Detectives.According to LAPD and LAFD, Villanueva was charged with arson for fires they believe he started on purpose in October.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Arson suspected in series of fires that damaged business, vehicles in Sherman Oaks"I just hope this is a warning for everybody that’s thinking about doing something like this," said Imari Reynolds, a resident. "It’s good that person will for setting things on fire. is wrong."Several residents in the area expressed relief relating to the arrest.
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