PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria man has been charged with aggravated arson and criminal damage to property, among other charges, after allegedly setting a home on fire.
Peoria Police initially were called to the area of N. University and W. Margaret around 12:15 a.m. Monday, on reports of a man armed with a bat.
While en route, officers were told the residence was on fire. Peoria firefighters were already on the scene, and the residents got out safely.
Officers later identified 31-year-old Jacob Cardenas as a suspect. He was found on W. Margaret and taken into custody…and then to the Peoria County Jail.
Peoria Police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police, CrimeStoppers or use tip411.
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