At about 10:00 AM, on Monday, March 18, 2024, officers assigned to District A-7 (East Boston), and members of the Fire Investigations Unit, arrested Genesis Hurtado, 26, of Chelsea, on arson charges.
Officers responded to the area of 184 Border Street for a report of a fire. Upon arrival, officers were flagged down by an unknown party stating to officers that a possible arson suspect fled the area. Officers were able to stop the suspect in the area of 31 Central Square, and placed her into handcuffs. The Boston Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Officers were aware of a person of interest from a BRIC flyer that was disseminated in regards to an arson incident that occurred at about 8:03 PM, on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in the area of 210 Border Street.
After further investigation, Hurtado was placed under arrest for both arson incidents. She is charged with three counts of arson, and three counts of burning of personal property. She is expected to be arraigned in East Boston District Court.