Suspect in July 12 arson at Phoenix youth center arrested
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities say a suspect in an arson that damaged a Phoenix LGBT youth center has been arrested.
Phoenix police say 26-year-old Darren Beach Jr. was booked into jail Friday afternoon on suspicion of arson of an occupied structure.
It's unclear if Beach has a lawyer yet.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Phoenix Fire Department on Wednesday released video showing a man pouring liquid on the floor of the one.n.ten center on July 12 and then stepping outside just before a room goes up in flames.
Youth center officials say Beach was a participant in their program, but aged out of eligibility when he turned 25.
The one.n.ten center serves lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth ages 14 to 24.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It lost electronic equipment, food, camping equipment and other items in the fire.