A man suspected of vandalism and attempted arson at a Fresno, California, home in early February was back a month later with a bottle of gas and a lighter.
Thankfully, the homeowner had anticipated the man’s return and installed security cameras. But when he came outside to confront the would-be arsonist, the man tried to douse him with gasoline and set him ablaze.
This incident happened on March 1, 2017, in southwestern Fresno. And it wasn’t the first altercation between the suspect, Maurilio Miranda, and the homeowner, said Lt. Joe Gomez, police spokesman. Miranda was suspected of breaking 20 windows at the home on February 8, causing about $4,300 of damage.
Miranda was arrested and charged with felony vandalism and then released. Two days later, the first fire was lit…
