Repeat arson suspect arrested after series of Molotov cocktail incidents in Hollywood, police say

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A Hollywood man has been arrested and charged in connection with two attempted arsons targeting a local restaurant.

Hollywood Police arrested 58-year-old Chiu Lee Moy at his home on Johnson Street on Wednesday.

"We are very pleased that they caught him because we were on edge for a while there," said Kelly Henderson with Broadwalk Restaurant. "Not knowing if this person was going to come back during the day when we were here."

He faces two counts of arson and two counts related to using a destructive device.

During his court appearance on Thursday, a judge set Moy's bond to $90,000. He was also given a pre-trial release with a level 2 GPS monitor.

The judge also ordered Moy to have no contact with the victim, he could not return to the incident location and he could not possess any accelerants.

His arrest follows two incidents involving Molotov cocktails being thrown at Broadwalk Restaurant, located in the 1400 block of North Surf Road.

According to police, the first incident occurred on June 24 around 4:45 a.m., when a suspect ignited a bottle and threw it at the restaurant.

Surveillance video captured the scene, though no structural damage or injuries were reported.

Police said that on Aug. 13, around 4:55 a.m., another Molotov cocktail was thrown at the same location, again causing no damage or injuries.

After the second incident, the popular restaurant had to bring in security.

"We have been on edge and they hired security at night to watch after the store," said Henderson.

After reviewing surveillance footage, detectives were able to identify Moy's vehicle and make the arrest. His car was seized, pending a search warrant. No motive for the attacks has been revealed.

Prosecutors said Moy has spent time in prison in the past and could be going back for a long time.

As of Thursday evening, Moy is still in jail. If he posts bail, he will be required to wear an ankle monitor upon his release.

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