Suspected Serial Arsonist with Blowtorch Apprehended in East San Jose

On Thursday, the quiet of East San Jose was disrupted by the actions of a suspected serial arsonist, who was arrested after the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) responded to multiple reports of fires being set. The blaze, near bustling streets and highways, demanded quick action from local law enforcement and fire departments.

According to a social media post from the San Jose Police Department, patrol officers arriving at the scene swiftly found and apprehended an adult male in possession of a blowtorch with a gas tank, a torch lighter, and a book of matches…

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