Tulsa police arrest man for arson

A man is in custody accused of setting several fires near 21st Street and Riverside.

Sunday, July 14, 2024, 11:14 a.m.

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News on 6.

TULSA, Oklahoma. –

A man is in custody accused of setting several fires near 21st Street and Riverside.

According to Tulsa police, Raheem Chambers is charged with second- and third-degree arson, malicious damage to property and possession of marijuana.

Investigators said firefighters were called to a structure fire near 18th Street and Baltimore on July 3.

They said about 15 minutes later they received a call about a vehicle on fire in the same area.

Investigators said Chambers was caught on surveillance cameras at both crime scenes.

TPD arrested him on Monday and said he admitted to intentionally setting the fires and destroying the property.