A suspect who overstayed their welcome in a Shoreline residence was arrested after setting a couch on fire when they were told to leave on Sunday.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., the Shoreline Fire Department (SFD) arrived and found a couch, among other surrounding items, on fire in the front living room, SFD announced .

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The homeowner had previously invited the suspect to stay in his home temporarily until they could find another place to stay, but the suspect stayed longer than expec

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