Crime & Safety

Aurora Man Charged With Arson for 2013 Car Fires

Luis A. Camacho is accused of starting one car on fire and attempting to light another one on fire on Aurora's east side in April 2013.

AURORA, IL - A 21-year-old man currently serving jail time for a driving offense now faces new arson charges for allegations he started two cars on fire in 2013 on Aurora’s east side, according to the Daily Herald.

Luis A. Camacho, of the 500 block of Gates Street, could face up to seven years in prison if convicted on the new charges. He is accused of starting a 1994 Toyota Corrolla on fire on April 4, 2013 and attempting to start a 1991 Oldsmobile on fire --- both vehicles were located in the 400 block of Linden Avenue, according to the Daily Herald.

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