NEW ORLEANS — A man was arrested for setting several fires Wednesday morning, according to Kenner Police.
Police say 23-year-old Samir Hernandez set two trash can fires in front of homes near the intersections of Filmore Street and Reverend Richard Wilson Boulevard and Roosevelt Boulevard and Airline Highway.
After setting those fires, Hernandez then went to the Walmart in Metairie, located at 8912 Veterans Boulevard, and set clothes inside the store on fire. The fire was put out quickly, but it caused heavy smoke damage.
Hernandez set one more fire at The Home Depot next to Walmart. That was also put out quickly.
Officers arrested the suspect in the 2700 block of Roosevelt after getting surveillance footage. Kenner PD said, upon interviewing the suspect, he confessed to starting the four fires. Motive has yet to be determined."
Hernandez was charged with two counts of aggravated arson, two counts of aggravated criminal damage, two counts of simple arson, and two counts of simple criminal damage.
No one was injured during any of the fires.
Walmart said in a Facebook post, "Your local Walmart located on 8912 Veterans Memorial Blvd will resume normal business hours tomorrow [Thursday} at 6 am-11 pm Pharmacy and Vision Center as well!!"
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