PALM BAY, Fla. -- Palm Bay Police have arrested a suspect in the arsons in Palm Bay.
Florida Today is reporting that the name of the suspect is Brian Crowder, 32
The mayor of Palm Bay says a reverse 911 system and tips from residents helped them find and arrest a man suspected in at least one of the arsons in the city, which is located on Florida's east coast just south of Melbourne.
News 13's Ben Baird reported that the suspect was found by a police dog in some bushes on Brickell Street after the suspect fled from his car. More than 9,000 acres have burned in the Palm Bay area so far and more than 13,000 acres have burned across Central Florida.
Authorities tell News 13 that the suspect lives on Breakwater Street, nearby where he was found. The suspect was taken to Palm Bay Community Hospital to be treated for cuts and scrapes.
News 13 has learned that police believe he may be involved in a fire that was set Tuesday night. They would not confirm that he is suspected in other blazes.
More than 162 homes have been damaged or destroyed as crews work around the clock to contain the burning brush fires.
A $15,000 reward has been offered for the capture of the arsonist responsible. Investigators said they have had at least 100 different leads.
Florida Today is reporting that the name of the suspect is Brian Crowder, 32
The mayor of Palm Bay says a reverse 911 system and tips from residents helped them find and arrest a man suspected in at least one of the arsons in the city, which is located on Florida's east coast just south of Melbourne.
News 13's Ben Baird reported that the suspect was found by a police dog in some bushes on Brickell Street after the suspect fled from his car. More than 9,000 acres have burned in the Palm Bay area so far and more than 13,000 acres have burned across Central Florida.
Authorities tell News 13 that the suspect lives on Breakwater Street, nearby where he was found. The suspect was taken to Palm Bay Community Hospital to be treated for cuts and scrapes.
News 13 has learned that police believe he may be involved in a fire that was set Tuesday night. They would not confirm that he is suspected in other blazes.
More than 162 homes have been damaged or destroyed as crews work around the clock to contain the burning brush fires.
A $15,000 reward has been offered for the capture of the arsonist responsible. Investigators said they have had at least 100 different leads.