Crime & Safety
2 Juveniles Arrested on Suspicion of Starting Fire in Rancho San Diego
The wildland fire was reported at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the 10800 block of Calle Verde.
San Miguel Fire District made the following announcement on June 27, 2012:
An intentionally set vegetation fire threatened several units at the Woodbridge Apartments, as well as six vehicles parked along the canyon rim. The wildland fire was reported at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 in the 10800 block of Calle Verde.
The suspects allegedly used a cigarette lighter to start the blaze in a ravine behind the apartment complex. The fire charred about one-eighth acre, several trees and briefly threatened vehicles in the parking lot of the apartment complex.
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Numerous citizens stepped up, including an off-duty US Forest Service firefighter to provide suspect descriptions.
investigators located and detained the suspects based on the witness descriptions. Ultimately, two 15-year old juveniles were identified by witnesses as the persons who started the fire.
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They were placed under arrest, each suspect faces one count of Arson to Forest Lands. No injuries were reported. The case has been turned over to juvenile authorities for disposition.
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