The Brief
- A 52-year-old Carol Stream man allegedly set fire to his own home, which caused an explosion and damage to his neighbors’ houses.
- Prosecutors said Eric Neuman allegedly placed multiple containers of gasoline and propane tanks inside the home and lit a flare in the garage.
- He was arrested in downstate Mahomet, more than 100 miles south of Chicago, and charged with multiple crimes, including arson.
CAROL STREAM, Ill. – A DuPage County man allegedly set fire to his own home, which caused a large explosion and “severely” damaged his neighbors’ homes, local prosecutors said.
Eric Neuman, 52, of Carol Stream, was charged with two counts of aggravated arson, a count of arson and criminal damage to property, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
A judge ordered Neuman to remain in jail as he awaits trial.
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