Longmont police plan to arrest a 36-year-old convicted felon suspected of torching six vehicles and a dumpster overnight more than five months ago.

Jeffrey Arthur Shaw faces seven counts of second-degree arson in connection with the fires in the central part of the city in late June.

Shaw was identified as one of several suspects early on in the investigation, Deputy Chief Jeff Satur said.

“This string of arsons really did have a significant impact on our community and caused a lot of fear,” Satur said. “We’re glad that this case came together.”

He said the other suspects were ruled out after investigators reviewed surveillance footage, searched phone records and interviewed neighbors, staff at a local bar, halfway house staff and his girlfriend.

In two of the incidents, witnesses reported seeing a short black man wearing a black sweatshirt with a white patch running from the fires.

The fires were reported between 1:50 a.m. and about 3:30 a.m. on June 26.

Shaw’s pending arrest warrant, with a bond of $5,000, was signed by a judge on Nov. 17. Police have not yet served the warrant.

However, Shaw is already in the custody of the Colorado Department of Corrections serving a sentence related to a prior conviction.

Satur said Shaw was arrested in Longmont on suspicion of escaping after conviction and failing to comply with court terms related to a 2016 burglary conviction.

According to the corrections database, Shaw is schedule for a parole hearing in May 2018.

It is unknown when Shaw will be arrested and when he will be charged, since his estimated mandatory release date could be as late as 2021.

His criminal history dates back at least to 1998, when he was 16 and pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired. He also has a 1999 arson conviction as well as other cases of burglary, possession of contraband and disorderly conduct, according to Colorado court records.

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