(TMZ) LAPD officers swarmed and arrested what they described as a "person of interest" in the Los Angeles arsonist spree that has left thousands of residents scared out of their wits for days.Fire officials say "it is too early to speculate" if this is the person responsible for the fires.
Police had released a video showing the alleged suspect, who had a ponytail. As you can see in our photos ... the man arrested sports a ponytail
Cops previously said 39 fires could be linked to the recent rash of arsons ... and another 11 were reportedly set this weekend. more on this story
