Teen accused of starting fire in apartment because he was upset with family
Bond was set at $75,000 for a teen accused of setting fire inside of a Houston apartment on Tuesday.
HOUSTON – Bond was set at $75,000 for a teen accused of setting fire inside of a Houston apartment on Tuesday.
Court records show Jose Espinoza-Villanueva, 18, has been charged with arson for the fire at an apartment in the 5900 block of Flintlock Road.
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Jose Espinoza-Villanueva appears in probable cause court.
According to court documents, Espinoza-Villanueva allegedly set clothes on fire in a closet because he was upset with his family.
According to the allegations read in probable case court, two firefighters who responded to the fire were hurt.
If Espinoza-Villanueva makes bond, he will have to abide by certain conditions including a curfew and a requirement to stay at least 200 feet away from the apartment complex.
