NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A North Platte man has been arrested after he allegedly told police he started a fire in a residence.
According to North Platte police, on June 17, 2020, officers responded to the 400 Block of North Ash for a suspicious activity.
Police say it was reported that a male subject started a fire and wanted to speak to officers about the incident. Upon arrival, officers made contact with 25-year-old Andre Pinho.
Pinho advised that he intentionally started some clothes on fire that were in his closet but decided to put it out after it burned for a while, according to police.
Officers examined the scene and located evidence supporting Pinho's claims.
Based on the fact that there were other people present and residing in the residence at the time of the fire, Pinho was placed under arrest on suspicion 1st-degree arson.
Pinho was incarcerated at the Lincoln County Jail.