LAPD Asst. Chief Says There’s No Probable Cause to Charge the Man Walking Around with a Large Blowtorch in L.A. with Arson

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CHOI: “— but they responded, they interviewed this suspect. After the interview and additional investigative steps, looking at some additional evidence that was present, they made the determination that there was not enough probable cause to arrest this person on arson or suspicion of arson, and therefore this person was arrested on a felony probation violation. This investigation is ongoing, however, and I’d like to thank those community members that were involved in this, in helping us bring this person to our attention and so we can have an ongoing investigation. The second point I want to talk about —“