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09/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2026 12:52

Suspicious fire at Sutton Avenue housing complex leads to the arrest of a man: C26-173182

Released: September 9, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

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On July 15, 2026, just after 2:30 p.m., East District General Patrol officers responded to a housing complex in the 300 block of Sutton Avenue for the report of a fire.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire and damage was estimated at approximately $200,000. Investigators determined that the fire was deliberately set by a tenant who after setting the fire, left the area.

The Major Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and a suspect was identified.

On September 8, 2026, a 41-year-old man was arrested without incident.

Joshua Angelo HOURIE, (41), has been charged with Arson with Disregard for Human Life x 2 and was detained in custody.

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