KFOX14 has learned that a Fort Bliss military police officer was accused of arson for setting fire to his own truck. 

"That fire occurred two months ago and we continued to shake down that case," said Jesus Dorantes, fire marshal for El Paso's Fire Department. 

El Paso fire marshals said their investigation revealed that Justin Drew Woodard, 24, set fire to his gray 2004 Ford F-150. 

"When you do an investigation, you're in a fact-finding mission. You're trying to find out the truth and you're trying to dispel any kinds of lies that are presented to you," said Dorantes.

On Nov. 29, firefighters arrived at 4648 Vesta Loop in northeast El Paso and found that the driver's-side window was broken and the interior was on fire, said George De La Torre, spokesman with the El Paso Fire Department. 

An arrest affidavit obtained by KFOX14 indicates that the pickup truck, which was parked outside his home, belonged to Woodard. 

It goes on to say that Woodard did it to collect the insurance money from the damage. 

Investigators said lighter fluid was found inside the truck. Profanity was also found written on the hood of the truck, stated the affidavit. 

Woodard claimed that he was targeted by a man who dated his ex-wife.

But that wasn't the case, according to Woodard's insurance company. They claim that phone records led investigators to friends of Woodard. They allege he asked them to help him torch the truck because it was no longer running and needed extensive repairs.

KFOX14 reached out to Fort Bliss officials about Woodard's case. They released the following:

"We can confirm Justin Woodard is an Army Specialist assigned to this installation. He is a member of the Military Police. We are assisting the El Paso Police Department in any way possible. 

"Sadly, incidents like this misrepresent Fort Bliss and the First Armored Division. We have 30,000 Soldiers on this installation, half the size of Santa Fe, New Mexico. 99 percent of those Soldiers uphold the honor and tradition of our Army, Fort Bliss, and the First Armored Division. Just as with any large population group, there are some members of Fort Bliss that commit antisocial acts. The vast majority of our Soldiers represent the Nation's pride and honor. Discipline is the trademark of Team Bliss leaders and soldiers. 

"We are beholden to the El Paso community and to good citizenry within our city. We are proud of our Soldiers and of our strong mutually supportive community outreach. Fort Bliss is El Paso and El Paso is Fort Bliss."

Woodard remains in the El Paso County Jail. His bond was set at $50,000. Arson is considered a second-degree felony.

Dorantes says that a case is ruled arson when every other possibility is ruled out. In El Paso, 20 percent of arson cases are solved, which is more than the 16 percent national average. 

According to Dorantes, the crime has a 10-year statue of limitation and in Texas anyone over 10 years old can be charged for intentionally setting a fire. 

"So even if your're 10 or 12 years, you can be accountable for the crime that you commit," said Dorantes. 

Charges are more severe if a firefighter is hurt in an arson fire -- the accused person could face a capital offense.