LAPD has suspect in custody after receiving call about possible arson
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) received a call on Thursday afternoon local time about a possible arson suspect, Newsweek has learned. In a 4:30 p.m. radio call, "a male was heard stating a suspect was attempting to light a fire" at the 21700 block of Ybarra Road in Los Angeles, an LAPD official told Newsweek. Police added that officers arrived and apprehended a suspect. But the official also said the LAPD is "continuing our investigation and cannot confirm any connection to any fire by this suspect at this time."...
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