A man from Joliet, Illinois was arrested after he allegedly set a home on fire because he was upset with his girlfriend Friday night.
A man from Joliet, Illinois was arrested after he allegedly set a home on fire because he was upset with his girlfriend Friday night. (Photo: Forbes)
Man From Illinois Sets House on Fire after Fighting with Girlfriend
45-year-old Kevin Williams got into a fight with his 47-year-old girlfriend. He then got gasoline and used it to set a spare bedroom on fire. During the incident, police reported that there were four more people inside the house. They were composed of a 26-year-old woman and three children who were immediately evacuated. According to a published post by Fox News, there were no recorded injuries as the suspect got arrested in their garage.
Investigations are underway according to the Joliet Police Department as they hold the suspect in custody. The initial charge the suspect may face is Arson which under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 5/20-1, you can be charged guilty of Arson if you damage any property, having a value of $150 or more, by fire or explosive.
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A man from Joliet, Illinois was arrested after he allegedly set a home on fire because he was upset with his girlfriend Friday night. (Photo: Related Counseling)
Ways to Compose Yourself Amidst a Heated Discussion
What happened to the couple might be caused by a simple trigger that could be automatically leveled down if they were trying to avoid further heated discussions. It’s not easy to stay cool and engaged when things get heated in difficult conversations. In this case, the suspect chose to do something he could not take back. You might say something that you later regret, or you might get stuck on a single point in your attempt to prove that you are correct. This will soon result in you losing sight of the bigger picture.
One way you can do to avoid this is to stay calm. If ever you are faced with a very difficult situation, start by doing breathing exercises as this will calm you down and give you proper thoughts. It is important that you know your own self when it comes to these things. Never let your rage get the best of you.
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