Who is Juan Manuel Sierra Leyva, the Mexican who allegedly started the fires in California?

• Juan Manuel Sierra-Leyva Arrested with Torch.
• Accusation of Arson Not Confirmed.
• ICE Plans to Request Formal Detention.

Juan Manuel Sierra-Leyva, a Mexican immigrant in the United States, was arrested after being found with a torch near a wildfire in Southern California.

The incident occurred on January 9, 2025, when a Los Angeles resident called 911 about a man attempting to start a fire on Ybarra Road.

A viral video shows Sierra-Leyva being restrained by a group of people near the fire known as Kenneth.

Authorities confirmed that there is insufficient evidence to officially charge him with arson.

Sierra-Leyva’s Arrest Raises Controversy Over California’s «Sanctuary State» Laws

Sierra-Leyva was arrested for violating his probation, according to Dominic Choi, Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed his nationality and plans to request his detention from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

However, authorities anticipate that this request will not be accepted due to the «sanctuary state» laws in effect in California.

Sierra-Leyva, who apparently is homeless, faces speculation about his connection to the fire.

The investigation continues as authorities seek to clarify his possible involvement with the wildfire.

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