This man is accused of setting seven fires in a Tempe neighborhood all in one night. And he's telling us why.
"I was drunk and I got caught starting a couple of small bush fires," says Cody Nimrod. "After sitting in the car for two hours I blew twice the legal limit so I don't know."
The 26-year-old says he can't remember what happened after drinking all night on Mill Avenue.
"Honestly I don't remember but I started trying to walk to my buddy's house and I got cold."
He says he set two bushes on fire just to stay warm. Police say Nimrod walked around a Tempe neighborhood setting bushes, dumpsters, and a car on fire. We asked him if he likes to set fires.
"No I'm not a pyromaniac, I'm ex-military, I don't have any of this stuff."
When firefighters got there, the fires were still burning. Some had flames 20 feet high. Police say the saw Nimrod setting a fire in an alley and they stopped him. Officers say he smelled like gas and they found a gas can next to him.
"I don't have any recollection of any of this, I have never been arrested before... I don't have a record," says Nimrod.
Firefighters say the car that was set on fire was parked right next to an apartment complex. If they had gotten there seconds later, the apartments would have caught fire.
"I'm really sorry for what I know I did -- I don't know what I did do, if I did do anything past that," says Nimrod.
He was booked into the Tempe City jail on felony arson and misdemeanor reckless burning charges. He's being held on a $25,000 bond.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:06:31 GMT
Nassau County police have arrested a career criminal who allegedly shot and killed a Hofstra University student in a home invasion robbery early Friday morning.
Nassau County police have arrested a career criminal who allegedly shot and killed a Hofstra University student in a home invasion robbery early Friday morning.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:03:41 GMT
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Officials in Connecticut say it was amazing that there were no fatalities or more injuries after two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield Friday evening.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:49 AM EDT2013-05-18 11:49:20 GMT
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:53:52 GMT
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:54:45 GMT
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard."
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard": it will stretch from 44th Street on Broadway all the way to 34th Street.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:03:04 GMT
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
