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Fremont Man Tries to Kill Himself and Girlfriend with Fire

arson(AP) — An eastern Nebraska man is facing charges because Fremont police say he tried to kill his girlfriend and himself by setting fire to a mobile home.

Fremont police arrested 19-year-old Jose Manuel Saturday night.

Police say the mobile home sustained fire and smoke damage, but no one was hurt.

Manuel is facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, second-degree arson, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

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