Arson Suspect Arrested in Arroyo Grande
(Correction of incident date) 
On August 30th 2018, at 1145pm, Arroyo Grande Police Officers and Five Cities Fire Authority responded to a dumpster fire behind Yogurt Creations located at 1540 East Grand Avenue. On arrival, two witnesses identified a suspect by his clothing description and shortly after arrival, Officers located (24 year old) Christian Michael Almodova. Officers interviewed Almodova and he admitted to igniting the fire with lighter fluid. Almodova was taken into custody for Arson and was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail.
Address/Location
Arroyo Grande Police Department
200 N Halcyon Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 805-473-5100
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