CLINTON TWP., Mich. (WXYZ) — Clinton Township police arrested a suspected arsonist thanks to their new drone technology, which provided officers with crucial real-time surveillance during the apprehension.

Police arrested 23-year-old Cody Krantz after he allegedly set multiple fires inside and outside an apartment building at Clemens Court Apartments off Joy Road.

The drone gave officers a bird's eye view of the scene around 2 a.m. Monday, allowing them to confirm Krantz was alone in his parked vehicle before moving in to make the arrest.

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"The suspect at the time potentially had weapons inside the vehicle. We wanted to verify that and see who else was inside the vehicl

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