Hawaii Man Charged with 7 Counts of Arson
A man authorities believe acted out of jealousy is facing seven counts of arson after prosecutors say he started several fires targeting people who had been talking to his ex-girlfriend.
The Star Advertiser reports that Thomas Chong was being held on $1 million bail Wednesday after being charged with seven counts of arson.
Chong was indicted last week on arson charges related to four fires between May 10 and May 17.
Honolulu authorities say three other fires were put out and caused minimal damage.
Police say the 45-year-old Chong had been targeting people who had been talking to his ex-girlfriend, apparently out of jealousy.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Popular Today
- Credit Suisse Nazi Probe Reveals Fresh SS Ties, Senator Says
- NHTSA Expands Probe into 1.3M Ford F-150 Pickups Over Transmission Issues
- Canceled FEMA Review Council Vote Leaves Flood Insurance Reforms in Limbo
- LA County Told to Pause $4B in Abuse Payouts as DA Probes Fraud Claims
Popular This Month
- FM Using AI to Elevate Claims to Deliver More Than Just Cost Savings
- Nationwide Spending $100M on AI to Beef up Claims Efficiency, Customer Experience
- Adjusters Launch ‘CarFax for Insurance Claims’ to Vet Carriers’ Damage Estimates
- What The Return of California’s ‘Death Discount’ Means for Litigation