"Residents of Woodland Hills tackled Juan Manuel Sierra-Leyva after witnessing him trying to ignite debris with a blowtorch during the wildfires. One resident described the scene as chaotic, with neighbors yelling for help and calling 911."
"Local resident Renata Grinshpun recounted the moment she saw Sierra-Leyva holding a large propane tank or flamethrower, trying to start a fire. She noted how the community banded together to subdue him, leading to a citizens' arrest."
"The LAPD arrested Sierra-Leyva for a felony probation violation and suspicion of arson, as he was identified as a person of interest in the Kenneth fire, which burned over 1,000 acres."
Juan Manuel Sierra-Leyva was arrested by federal agents after being subdued by residents during California wildfires. He attempted to ignite debris with a blowtorch. Local residents intervened, performing a citizens' arrest. Sierra-Leyva was initially arrested by LAPD for a felony probation violation and suspicion of arson related to the Kenneth fire. After being released from jail, he was immediately taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The incident was captured on viral security footage showing the chaotic scene.
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