A 16 year old suspects was arrested on charges of arson after starting two structure fires in Trona
DATE/TIME: October 8, 2015, at approximately 8:32 p.m. and 10:37 p.m.
INCIDENT: Arson
LOCATION: 13000 block of Wildrose Street and 83000 block of Argus Avenue, Trona
SUSPECT: Confidential, 16 years old
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, October 8, 2015, at approximately 8:32 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies from the Trona Substation responded to the 13000 block of Wildrose Street in Trona following reports of a structure fire. The structure was not occupied and appeared to be abandoned. At approximately 10:37 p.m., shortly after the fire was extinguished, deputies received reports of a second vacant structure on fire in the 83000 block of Argus Avenue.
San Bernardino County Fire Arson Investigators and Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a thorough investigation and determined the fires were deliberately set. Deputies identified the 16 year old suspect and eventually located him in the area. The suspect was arrested and booked at the High Desert Juvenile Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy J. Anderson of the Trona Substation (760) 256-1796. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy J. Anderson
Station: Barstow Sheriff’s Station, Trona Substation
Case #: 081500159 and 081500160
Phone No. (760) 256-1796
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
225 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311
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