Christopher Magana, 27, of Aurora, has been charged with 35 counts by First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir for allegedly setting a fire that endangered 14 people on April 12.
The fire happened at a duplex house at 5615 W. 5th Ave. in Lakewood at around 3:30 a.m. on the 12th. The duplex and two vehicles in front of the residence were heavily damaged.
Of the 14 people the fire endangered, nine are younger than 18-years-old. All escaped without any major injuries.
The charges include 14 counts of attempted first degree murder, two counts of first degree arson, two counts of second degree arson, 14 counts of fourth degree arson, criminal mischief and two violent crime counts.
Magana was contacted on the morning of the 12th at his residence in the 17400 block of East Rice Circle in Aurora. He was returned to the Lakewood Police Department where he was questioned and later arrested.
Magana was in court on April 19, where he was advised of the charges against him. He is being held on $500,000 cash bond. He has until April 25 to schedule a preliminary hearing.
Anyone who feels they may have information that would assist detectives in their investigation is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111.
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Arson-investigation-leads-to-Magana-arrest,212041
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