A man was detained for an attempted arson attack on the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
The suspect was identified by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as Brion Williams, 25, of Lancaster.
At 2:40 p.m. on November 9, deputies were performing routine chores at the station’s booking area and back parking lot.
That’s when a supervisor noticed someone leaning over the station’s entrance fence and spilling lighter fluid on the driveway and a neighboring pedestrian barrier. He was also hurling obscenities at police enforcement.
Deputies detained Williams along Sierra Highway and Lancaster Boulevard. During his arrest, he was still in possession of a jar of lighter fluid and an operational lighter, according to authorities.
“The suspect was detained before the lighter fluid was ignited,” officials stated.
Williams was charged with attempted arson of an inhabited structure or property. He was placed into the Lancaster Station Jail and is being held on a $250,000 bail.
“Sergeant Robert Jensen’s awareness and quick thinking prevented what could have been a very dangerous situation,” said Captain Paul R. Bartlett. “He recognized a problem, took decisive action, and did precisely what we train our personnel to do. That level of expertise and judgment protects our colleagues and the broader community. We’re quite proud of his conduct and all of the deputies who participated.”
The incident is still being investigated; thus, no further information has been disclosed.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
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