[WFLA|VIDEO] The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested an arsonist who allegedly set a patrol car on fire in Spring Hill Wednesday, and returned to the scene of the crime and admitted to it.
According to deputies, Anthony Thomas Tarduno set a marked Hernando County patrol vehicle on fire in the area of Northcliffe Boulevard and Portillo Road just before 5 p.m. Wednesday. The fire also damaged a vehicle parked next to it.
Firefighters responded and quickly put out the flames. Investigators noticed most of the damage was near the gas tank. Under the gas tank was trash and other items that were used to set the car ablaze.
While detectives were at the scene investigating, they said Tarduno approached them and said he was responsible. He was taken into custody. [FULLSTORY]
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