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Police: Newark Burglar Sets Clothes On Fire, Kicks Officer, Jumps Off Balcony As House Burns
A 34-year-old Newark burglar was arrested after setting clothes on fire in the living room igniting of the victim's home, igniting a two-alarm blaze -- then kicking a responding officer and jumping off a balcony, authorities said.
Naim Workman, 34, knew the victim whose Hobson Street home he entered around 9:50 p.m. Sunday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.
Workman used lighter fluid to ignite clothing on a living room sofa on fire, then threw the burning garments at police, Ambrose said.
Workman kicked an officer before jumping off a balcony, as nearly 70 firefig…
