Staff Writer | Oct 26, 2025
CUERO – On October 21, 2025, at approximately 11:26 p.m., a neighbor reported seeing a man on the vacant lot formerly occupied by Saenz Welding. The individual was observed standing over a small fire. When the neighbor called out to him, the man did not respond—showing no alarm or acknowledgment. He appeared disoriented or indifferent, quietly extinguished the fire, and walked away toward Morgan Street.
Concerned the individual might attempt to start another fire—possibly at someone’s home—the witness decided to contact authorities. With strong winds sweeping through the area that night, they felt it was safest to act quickly.
Officers responded to the call but were redirected before they could take a full statement. Moments later, the witness reported hearing a scream from the direction the officers had gone—roughly a block away.
Police returned shortly thereafter to complete the report and inspect the lot. While no active flames remained, evidence confirmed that a fire had recently been set. One individual was taken into custody, pending the property owner’s decision on whether to file a formal complaint.
(Correction made to article @ 2:23pm)