An Illinois man was arrested after he allegedly intentionally set his family’s home on fire following a heated argument on Thanksgiving, according to police.

Erik J. Crump, 21, was charged with aggravated arson and residential arson in connection with the incident.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called around 7:30 p.m. Thursday to a home in the 40100 block of North Lone Oak Road in Beach Park for a reported argument.

Family members told deputies they were frustrated because Crump had been antagonizing others in the home, though officers said no crime had occurred.

Deputies deescalated the situation, and Crump agreed to separate from the family for the rest of the evening.

About an hour later, deputies returned to the home for reports of a fire.

When firefighters

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