A juvenile has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to multiple vehicles and a home in North Bay Village, causing significant property damage, according to various sources. According to WSVN, the arson attacks occurred on Friday last week in the 7500 block of Mutiny Avenue. The North Bay Village Police Department, along with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Arson Unit, began investigating the incidents.
The authorities were able to locate the suspect at a nearby high-rise on South Treasure Drive, using neighborhood canvassing and surveillance footage. The juvenile was arrested without incident, as reported by police sources. The suspect later admitted to starting the fires due to frustration related to a school sports issue, as per the NBC Miami report.
The juvenile faces charges of arson and burglary. Following the arrest, the juvenile was taken to the Dade County Juvenile Assessment Center for further evaluation and holding.
