Overview
- Kyle Scott, 29, was arrested and charged in connection with seven fires set across Baltimore’s Little Italy on South Exeter, Trinity, South Central, Springs and Mince Alley.
- A judge ordered Scott held without bail after a Tuesday court appearance.
- Charging documents say the fires targeted Christmas decorations, trash cans, dumpsters and a cardboard shelter with a person inside who escaped, noting the conduct endangered occupied buildings, municipal property and a specific individual.
- Neighbor Anthony DeMarco tracked the suspect after spotting a dumpster fire behind Kneads Bakeshop and detained him until police arrived.
- Community leaders credit a state-funded camera network with aiding identification, and shared images that they say match similar incidents reported in Canton and Brewers Hill.