Residents detain arson suspect after brush fires near Chatsworth Reservoir in Los Angeles
courant.com — February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
A man named Alejandro Martinez, 41, was arrested for allegedly starting two brush fires near the Chatsworth Reservoir in Los Angeles. Residents chased him down and detained him until sheriff's deputies arrived. The fires were reported around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters quickly contained the blazes with assistance from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Martinez is being held on $75,000 bail. Authorities noted there was an existing warrant for his arrest, but did not provide further details.