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.
Arson suspect chased down by residents after allegedly sparking fires near Chatsworth Reservoir
A man tried to start two fires near the Chatsworth Reservoir, authorities say, but firefighters were able to contain the blaze and residents chased down the suspect.
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. The incident unfolded along Woolsey Canyon Road Monday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Alleged arsonist detained by witnesses in Chatsworth
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.
Arson suspect tackled, held by residents after he allegedly set a brush fire in Chatsworth
A group of Chatsworth residents pursued and tackled a 41-year-old man suspected of setting a brush fire, detaining him until police arrived and arrested him on Monday, Feb. 3. The bystanders drove after the man,
Neighbors chase down, detain arson suspect
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.
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