LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Lakewood police have arrested a man in connection with an alleged arson at a troubled property along W. 10th Avenue.
On Thursday, the Lakewood Police Department announced the arrest of 52-year-old Pete David Caranza, of Lakewood, in connection with the fire at the property, which is located at 8000 W. 10th Avenue. He has been booked into the Jefferson County Jail for suspicion of committing fourth-degree arson and possession of a controlled substance.
Denver7 Investigates went by the property last week after hearing concerns from neighbors, and noted that it was littered with trash, clothes, campers and more. The home sits across the street from Jefferson County Open School.
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