Watch: Fresno Arsonist Suspect Caught on Video Arrested in Downtown Vehicle Fire

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 7 months ago on

October 24, 2024

Sean Anthony Dunn, 28, was arrested for arson after being caught on video igniting a vehicle fire in downtown Fresno on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. (Fresno County SO)

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Sean Anthony Dunn, 28, has been arrested for arson following a vehicle fire in downtown Fresno, according to the Fresno Fire Department.

The fire department received reports of the fire at approximately 12:30 p.m. at 1460 P Street on Tuesday.

According to officials, video surveillance footage captured Dunn igniting the fire before leaving the scene.

Fire investigators located Dunn in the vicinity and took him into custody.

Dunn was been booked into Fresno County Jail and is facing charges of arson. Bail is set at $35,000.

The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to assess the damage and gather more information.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.