James Jackson, 55, appeared in court Friday on charges of aggravated battery of a transit employee and aggravated battery of a victim over 60 years old after he allegedly struck a CTA worker at the Washington Blue Line station.
Battalion Chief Randy Hayes says no one was in the home when the fire started, but the residents' three dogs were inside and were not able to be saved.
Felony arrests Weapon use Toby James Jackson, 22, of the 1900 block of Crater Lake Avenue, Medford. Medford police arrested Jackson Thursday on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and menac.