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NewsWPLG Local 10October 26, 2026Miami-Dade County

Police arrest 27-year-old man for allegedly setting North Miami Beach house on fire

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A 27-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted felony murder, first-degree arson, and criminal mischief after police accused him of setting a North Miami Beach house on fire on Friday morning. Jeffthe Arisda denied the allegations during the police investigation and was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

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Why It Matters

A residential fire resulted in felony criminal charges and the detention of an individual at the county correctional facility near Doral.

Key Facts

  • Police officers and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to a house fire shortly before 9:20 a.m. on Friday near Northeast 14th Avenue and 154th Street in North Miami Beach.
  • A witness reported seeing Jeffthe Arisda collect napkins, rags, and other items from the dining room table, throw them into his bedroom while holding a lighter, and announce that the residence was on fire.
  • Thick black smoke and flames blew out the bedroom window, according to a witness account in the police report.
  • Jeffthe Arisda denied the arson allegation to police.
  • Police officers arrested Arisda shortly before 9:25 a.m. on Friday.
  • Corrections booked Arisda at 3:40 p.m. at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center near Doral.
  • Arisda faces three charges: Attempted felony murder, first-degree arson, and criminal mischief.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLocal 10 News“News organization contributing to the report.”locationNorth Miami Beach“City where the house fire occurred.”PersonJeffthe Arisda“Man accused of setting a house on fire and facing criminal charges.”locationDoral“Location near the correctional center.”OrganizationMiami-Dade Fire Rescue“Responded to the house fire.”PersonMercedes Cevallos“Assignment Editor contributing to the report.”OrganizationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“Correctional facility where the suspect was booked.”