HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla — Authorities say a 30-year-old convicted felon intentionally set fire to a room at a Hallandale Beach motel overnight Friday, leading to his arrest.
Crews responded to the El Rancho Motel, located at 424 N. Federal Highway, at around 2:40 a.m.
Hallandale Beach police said Paul Thomas Hough “intentionally set fire to the victim’s room after being denied entry.” Police said the victim was his ex-girlfriend…