Man pleads guilty to 2019 Woonsocket arson

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — A man has pleaded guilty for his role in a set of arsons at a mill-style building in Woonsocket from 2019.

Jacob Lahousse, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of arson Monday.

According to prosecutors, Lahousse admitted to setting three fires inside the building that contained several housing unites and two buildings by climbing a ladder and entering the rear of the building.

Surveillance video released by prosecutors showed Lahousse walking inside of the building collecting numerous items and placing them in bags.

Lahousse was ultimately arrested by Blackstone, Mass. police and was found in possession of two checkbooks that belonged to a business owner that resided inside the building.

Lahousse is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 12.