Justin Buxton Arrested on Arson and Attempted Murder Charges
A man, identified as 46-year-old Justin Buxton, has been arrested in northwest Miami-Dade on charges of arson and attempted murder for allegedly setting a mattress on fire inside a home with several people present on June 28.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 21, 2026 —
Justin Buxton, 46, was arrested in northwest Miami-Dade on charges of arson and attempted murder after he allegedly set a mattress on fire inside a home where several people were present on June 28, according to the information provided.
The account identifies the alleged act and the charges but does not provide details about the people inside the home, whether anyone was injured, or how the fire was extinguished. It also does not state the year in which the incident occurred.
Buxton is accused of setting the mattress alight. The information provided does not describe a motive, identify the home’s location beyond northwest Miami-Dade, or explain the circumstances leading to the arrest. No further details about the investigation or the evidence supporting the charges were included.
The arrest is reported as involving charges of arson and attempted murder. The account does not provide information about court proceedings, a plea, an attorney, or any response from Buxton. The charges are allegations; no case outcome was provided.
Details about the number of people in the home, their relationship to Buxton, and whether they were targeted or harmed were not provided. The available information likewise does not say whether authorities reported property damage beyond the mattress or whether any other charges were filed.
Further information about the case, including the date of any court appearance and the status of the investigation, was not included in the account.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor on www.local10.com, see more information here.
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