Pacoima man arrested in suspected arson blaze
A 37-year-old Pacoima man has been arrested for arson after a woman’s charred body was found inside a San Fernando Valley apartment building, officials said today.
John Edward Herreres was booked on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire Thursday afternoon in the 12200 block of Osborne Place, police said. After the blaze was extinguished, investigators discovered the charred body of a woman, whose identity is still being verified.
Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigators and LAPD homicide detectives immediately initiated an investigation and identified Herreres. His motive for setting the fire remained unknown, and his bail was set at $250,000.
The county coroner’s office has yet to determine the cause of the woman’s death. Authorities say prosecutors could file additional charges once that is determined. A dog's charred body also was found in the burned apartment.
-- Richard Winton
