Man Accused of Multiple Arson Incidents at Houston Arboretum & Memorial Park

Serial Arson Investigation in Houston

• 🚨 A monthslong investigation has led to the arrest of Dustin James Schlain, 45, accused of being a serial arsonist.
• 🎯 Schlain is charged with arson and allegedly set multiple fires in the Houston area.

Fires at Memorial Park and Arboretum

• 🔥 Court documents reveal Schlain admitted to setting fires in the Memorial Park area, including approximately a dozen small fires inside the park.
• ⚠️ While typically small and away from structures, these fires posed a real threat to park visitors and the environment.
• 🔍 Details regarding the specific fires set at the Houston Arboretum and Memorial Park are still being gathered.

Other Suspected Arson Incidents

• 🏡 In a separate incident, Schlain is accused of setting fire to a brush pile on Knox Street, which spread to a fence, causing damage to property.
• 🌳 Another fire was set on open land on Woodway, which was determined not to be a controlled burn.
• ⚖️ Schlain was expected to appear in court for a PC hearing, with further court appearances scheduled.