MIAMI -- A homeowner flung tiles, dumbbells and more at firefighters today, then pulled two machetes on police officers dispatched to deal with the situation, police say.

SLIDESHOW Cops, Firefighters Dodge Rocks, Machete, Police Say

Investigators said it happened this morning on Northwest 6th Avenue and 2nd Street after firefighters responded to a house fire call. When the fire engine pulled up, the suspect, Hector Reigada, drove his car directly in front of it, then jumped out and started throwing things, police say.

"He threw everything at us," said Lt. Bill Schwartz. "He threw rocks. He picked up floor tiles and threw them like Frisbees at us. He grabbed dumbbells and threw those at us. He grabbed two machetes, starts swinging them at us and actually threw one like a Bowie knife."

Police used a Taser gun to arrest the man, who they believe may have been trying to commit suicide by having officers shoot him.

Reigada is charged with arson for allegedly setting his own home on fire. He also faces a charge of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle and several counts of aggravated assault on firefighters and police officers.

Firefighters were able to douse the fire before it destroyed Reigada's house.