This case of arson plays out like something you would expect to see on Law And Order Episode. A 23-year old man is in Benton County Jail after allegedly starting two fires to destroy his neighbor's Richland home.
Abrahan Liberty Carias was taken into custody last Friday night. The Richland Police and Fire Department were first called to the home in the 1400 block of Short Avenue at about 7 pm. At that time, firefighters were able to douse the flames. No one was at the home at the time. Plywood was used to secure the home.
A few hours later, Richland Police were called to the same home for a report of an assault. Carias was detained for allegedly assaulting his neighbor, the resident of the house that was on fire earlier.
Furthermore, during this incident, Police saw smoke billowing from the home a second time and the Richland Fire Department was called back.
As Carias was being treated by medics, he allegedly admitted to starting the fires.