Investigators arrest Roseville man as arson suspect in Placer County wildfires
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- Authorities arrested a 21-year-old Roseville man on five counts of arson.
- He was identified as a suspect in five wildfires in the Ophir area of Placer County.
- Cal Fire and Placer County sheriff's officials investigated the wildfires.
Authorities on Monday arrested a 21-year-old Roseville man who is accused of starting a series of wildfires in August that burned in a rural area of western Placer County.
Cal Fire law enforcement officials and Placer County sheriff’s deputies arrested the Roseville man on five counts of arson, according to a news release.
On Aug. 4, Cal Fire crews and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office responded to five wildfires started in the Ophir area, just west of Auburn in Placer County.
What followed was a months-long joint investigation with investigators from both agencies working together to collect video and photo evidence, question witnesses and analyze electronic information related to the fires. The information gathered led investigators to identify the arson suspect in the fires.
Cal Fire and sheriff’s officials did not provide any further details about the fire or the investigation that led to Monday’s arrest. They said the arson investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators asked anyone with additional information relevant to this investigation to call Cal Fire or the Sheriff’s Office. Tips may be provided anonymously at 1-800-468-4408.
