Lakewood man charged with arson after fire set on condo patio
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man is facing an aggravated arson charge following an investigation into a fire that broke out on a condo patio Thursday afternoon, authorities announced.
Tysan Davis, 36, was taken into custody after emergency personnel responded to a reported structure fire at the Fairway Villas complex at approximately 4:45 p.m. on September 25. Responding crews from the Lakewood Township Police and Fire Departments discovered a pile of smoldering clothing and a burning air conditioning condenser on the patio of the residence.
Investigators from multiple agencies, including the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, the Lakewood Police Department Detective Bureau, and the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, determined the fire was intentionally set. Officials concluded that the fire originated in the southwest corner of the concrete patio and had been ignited using an open flame and a flammable liquid.
Following an extensive investigation, Davis was identified as the individual responsible for the incident. He was arrested at Lakewood Township Police Department Headquarters and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is being held pending a detention hearing.
Officials have not reported any injuries or major property damage resulting from the fire.
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Key Points
- Tysan Davis, 36, of Lakewood, was charged with aggravated arson after a fire was intentionally set at Fairway Villas
- Investigators determined the fire was caused by an open flame and a flammable liquid
- Davis was arrested and remains in custody pending a detention hearing
