Suspected arsonist arrested as firefighters continue battling 5,000 ac. Cranston Fire

UPDATE: Thursday, July 26, 5 p.m. With 50 photos and videos A man suspected of setting a series of wildfires in southwest Riverside County and Federal areas along State Highway 74 in the San Bernardino National Forest was arrested Wednesday afternoon, July 25, according to police and fire officials. One of the blazes the arsonist is suspected of setting is […]

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MURRIETA: Arsonist with long arrest history apprehended after starting fire

MURRIETA — Police officials have announced the arrest of a Murrieta resident suspected of setting at least one field ablaze in Murrieta. Murrieta police officers made the arrest after witnesses reportedly saw the suspect start a brush fire in the area of Hayes Avenue and Kalmia Street in Murrieta, Monday, May 22. After an investigation, authorities arrested 34-year-old, Matthew Thomas Hulbert […]

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Serial arsonist possibly targeting Homeland, Hemet

HOMELAND – Cal Fire/Riverside, Riverside County Fire personnel and investigators, Riverside County Sheriff deputies and investigators, Hemet Police officials and ATF agents are investigating a series of Homeland and City of Hemet area fires that appear to be suspicious in nature. Some of the fires include a church that was burned to the ground April 30, as well as a second […]

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