Toledo police arrest man suspected of Masonic Complex arson
6/10/2014The man who police believe was caught on tape as he firebombed the West Toledo Masonic Complex last week is now in custody.
Nathan Wietrzykowski, 25, 651 E. Pearl St., was arrested at about 10 this morning at 5510 Clover Lane, said police Sgt. Joe Heffernan. He is currently being held at the Lucas County jail pending a court appearance on a first-degree felony charge of arson.
Police say they identified Mr. Wietrzykowski as the man in a surveillance recording of the attempted arson at the complex, 5025 Secor Rd., on June 2. Police released the video to the public June 4 in an effort to identify the suspect.
In the video, the man emerges from a vehicle and walks toward the complex. A burst of light appears, allegedly the fire. One of his hands catches fire as well.
No injuries were reported, but the incident caused about $300 in damage, officials said.
Officials said a previous arson attempt occurred May 14. They did not comment on whether they believed Mr. Wietrzykowski was connected to that attempt.