2021 Press Releases
CFO Jimmy Patronis Announces Arrest of Alleged Jacksonville Arsonist
Sep 20, 2023, 09:38
by
Megan Perry-Thibault
Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Julien Claflin after allegedly setting fire to a Jacksonville home.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Julien Claflin after allegedly setting fire to a Jacksonville home.
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said, “Arson is a dangerous crime, and this case is alarming as the home was occupied at the time of the incident. If you choose to commit arson, you will be found out and held responsible. I applaud the dedication of my arson detectives for investigating this matter fully and helping bring the alleged arsonist to justice.”
On July 9, 2021, the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services’ Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations (DIFS BFAEI) detectives responded to a fire affecting a single room inside a mobile home at 11016 Merrywood Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to BFAEI arrival, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office informed arson detectives that they located a suspect near the residence. Following questioning, the suspect admitted that he intentionally set the fire by obtaining tiki-torch fuel from a shed, pouring it onto the carpet, and setting it on fire. At the time of the fire, the home was occupied by two juveniles.
Julien Claflin was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Duval County Jail. He was charged arson and aggravated child neglect. If convicted, he faces up to 50 years in prison.
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said, “Arson is a dangerous crime, and this case is alarming as the home was occupied at the time of the incident. If you choose to commit arson, you will be found out and held responsible. I applaud the dedication of my arson detectives for investigating this matter fully and helping bring the alleged arsonist to justice.”
On July 9, 2021, the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services’ Bureau of Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations (DIFS BFAEI) detectives responded to a fire affecting a single room inside a mobile home at 11016 Merrywood Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to BFAEI arrival, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office informed arson detectives that they located a suspect near the residence. Following questioning, the suspect admitted that he intentionally set the fire by obtaining tiki-torch fuel from a shed, pouring it onto the carpet, and setting it on fire. At the time of the fire, the home was occupied by two juveniles.
Julien Claflin was arrested by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Duval County Jail. He was charged arson and aggravated child neglect. If convicted, he faces up to 50 years in prison.