A 20-year-old Hispanic man was arrested as a suspect of starting a forest fire in San Bernardino County.
The suspect He was identified as Eduardo Delapaz, 20 years old. and resident of the town of Adelanto.
According to the authoritiesat approximately 3:25 am this Monday, January 20, San Bernardino County deputies and firefighters responded to reports about a wildfire near Verbena Road and Mojave Drive, in the Adelanto area.
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The young Hispanic man was located at the scene of the fire, and Authorities said he was in possession of gasoline and a lighter.which was apparently used to start the fire.
Delapaz was arrested on suspicion of arsonand was subsequently booked into the High Desert Detention Center, where he is in custody on $60,000 bail.
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The incident remains under investigation of the authorities.
If anyone has information related to this case, You may contact Deputy E. Villeda at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station.at 760-552-6800.
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