Mexicali man arrested in Calexico for arson
Karina Bazarte
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA) – The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says the arson was caught on video.
A 56-year old man was arrested after several cars caught on fire at a parking services facility called “U-Park Inc.” on September 12.
“Officers responded to a report of several vehicles on fire at a local parking facility. Upon arrival, along with the fire department, the fire was extinguished and during the course of the investigation a person of interest was identified,” said Acting Lt. Miguel Carbajal with CPD.
CPD were able to obtain surveillance video of the man going around a truck holding a box. Then later, the gray truck goes up in flames. The fire spread to other vehicles.
Police were able to arrest the suspect last week.
“The individual was identified…a lookout at the port was put in once he crossed the border he was detained and officers apprehended him,” said Acting Lt. Carbajal.
CPD says a total of three cars were damaged. It is unclear what the suspect used to burn the cars.
The suspect is being held at the Imperial County Jail on arson charges.