UPDATE: Macomb Man Charged for Arson in Card Road House Fire

Macomb County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a Macomb Township man in connection with the Feb. 1 arson fire that .

Dujuan Edward Smith, 35, was arrested Friday on charges of arson and domestic violence, according to police. Smith was arraigned on these charges in 41-A District Court today. His bond has been set for $250,000 cash or surety.

On Feb. 1, at approximately 7:41 p.m., Macomb Township fire crews and sheriff's officers responded to a fire at the home at 45300 Card Road. Upon arrival, crews found the home fully engulfed in flames. It took crews approximately two hours to douse the fire.

Sheriff Anthony Wickersham initially described the fire as "suspicious in nature." Fire investigation units later determined the cause of the blaze was arson.

Although the home was previously reported as vacant, the sheriff's office reports there were two tenants residing in the home–one was a caregiver to the other. A domestic violence report was made to the sheriff's office earlier Feb. 1.

As to Smith's motive, Wickersham said Smith admitted to police that he set the blaze following an altercation he had with the home's other tenant.

"I think he was just upset at the fact they had altercation earlier in the day," Wickersham said. "I think he wanted to take it out on her, and that's why he set the house on fire."

Wickersham said the suspect did act alone and no charges will be filed against the other tenant.

Detectives arrested Smith on Friday. He was arraigned on two counts of arson and one of domestic violence in 41-A District Court today.

Arson is a 20-year felony in Michigan. The second arson charge–preparation to burn–is a 10-year felony and/or $15,000 fine. The domestic violence charge is a 93-day misdemeanor.