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# Crime Watch – Arson to property
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/crime-watch-24/
- Published: 2020-10-24T13:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-12T00:42:59.000Z
- Description: SMPD Officers were dispatched to Hotchkiss Park regarding a call about an arsonist.
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Crime, CRIME WATCH, Featured, News, arson, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:37

On Thursday, October 8th

SMPD Officers were dispatched to Hotchkiss Park regarding a call about an arsonist. A Witness spotted a small fire during his exercise routine and quickly extinguished it. He then noticed an individual walking away from a pile of pine needles that were also lit on fire. The Witness attempted to extinguish it and called SMPD. Lucas P Payton was arrested on a 451 (d) PC- Arson to property and is awaiting his next court date on a $75,000 bail.