Police said Wednesday that an arson suspect was suspected of opening fires throughout the city of Santa Monica earlier this month.
Marco Antonio Rubio, 36, is accused of allegedly starting a fire About 1 pm Sunday Santa Monica police set them up in use lighters and aerosol cans. Press release. No one was injured in the incident.
Police said Rubio allegedly lit an abandoned pillow and some cardboard in the 1000 block of Colorado Avenue, lit an abandoned mattress on 16th Street and Michigan Avenue, setting fires on a minor league batting cage at Memorial Park. , and will also park vehicles in the 1500 block of 18th Street.
Police said investigators used air drone technology to find the suspect.
Rubio has been previously charged with resisting arrests in California and in Texas, domestic violence and crimes related to the attack. Lieutenant Lewis Gilmoore said Rubio acted alone in the fire in Santa Monica and had no crimes related to arson.
“The swift and coordinated response from our police and fire departments underlines our commitment to ensuring the safety of Santa Monica residents,” Police Chief Ramon Batista said in a press release. “Through With teamwork and advanced technology, we quickly identified the suspect and prevented further harm.”
After Rubio’s arrest Several temporary fires The outbreak broke out around Los Angeles County after the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires.
The police encourage residents to report any suspicious behavior immediately.
Anyone with information about the Santa Monica fire is urged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department. McCoy AT james.mccoy@santamonica.govSgt. cooney at shaun.cooney@santamonica.gov or (310) 458-8427 watch commander.
