Published on July 07, 2026
UPDATE: Jacob Aaron Cooper was taken into custody by Downtown Public Safety Center officers this afternoon.
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An arrest warrant has been issued for Jacob Aaron Cooper, 22, in connection with a July 6, 2026, fire in an apartment located inside 301 Wood Street.
Following an investigation by Fire Investigation Unit detectives, Cooper faces charges of Aggravated Arson, three counts of felony Arson, Causing or Risking Catastrophe, Criminal Mischief, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.
Anyone with information is asked to call Fire Investigations at (412) 782-7646.