Man is arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his grandmother's house after elderly woman reported aggression and offenses in Bahia
A 26-year-old suspect was arrested in the act in Souto Soares after his grandmother reported aggression and offenses
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- A 26-year-old man was arrested red-handed in Souto Soares, Bahia, suspected of setting fire to his 78-year-old grandmother's house after she filed a report against him for aggression and verbal abuse and requested protective measures.
- He was charged with qualified damage and resistance.
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Why It Matters
The 78-year-old grandmother had registered a police report against her grandson on the same day as the fire, requesting protective measures due to aggressive behavior and verbal abuse. After learning of the complaint, the investigator threatened to set fire to the property.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on Thursday (5) suspected of setting fire to his grandmother's house, in the rural area of Souto Soares, Chapada Diamantina region, in Bahia.
According to the Civil Police (PC), the victim is 78 years old and had registered a report against his grandson on the same day, requesting protective measures against him, due to aggressive behavior and verbal insults.
As reported, after learning that the grandmother had contacted the police, the person being investigated threatened to set fire to the property. Shortly afterwards, family members discovered that the door to the residence had been broken into and that a mattress was on fire.
After being called, a PC team located the man at his mother's residence, also in the rural area of the municipality. At the time, according to the corporation, he resisted arrest, but was captured.
The suspect was taken to the city police station, where he was charged with the crimes of qualified damage and resistance. He remains at the disposal of Justice.
What to Watch
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The suspect will remain at the disposal of Justice and will undergo a custody hearing.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the condition of the residence after the fire?
- Is there a custody hearing scheduled?
- Were the protective measures requested by the grandmother granted?
