Berkeley hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation

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Berkeley hotel arson suspect was free pending parole revocation

A man authorities say set a Berkeley hotel on fire after being released on his own recognizance despite pending parole revocation proceedings is facing new felony charges this week, court papers show.Police say Jamar Smith, 42, set the lobby on fire just days after being arrested on suspicion of burglarizing the same hotel, which is located at Sacramento Street and University Avenue in West Berkeley.There were no injuries due to the fire, but tw…