Post by Scumhunter on Aug 15, 2020 3:46:48 GMT -5
(Above photo credit: CNN via Azusa Police Department)
From CBS Los Angeles:
AZUSA (CBSLA) — The Azusa Police Department Friday said it was searching for a man wanted in connection connection with the Ranch Fire, which has burned roughly 1,500 acres since it started Thursday afternoon.
According to police, 36-year-old Osmin Palencia is wanted in connection with starting the fire. His last known residence was an encampment in the Azusa Canyon Riverbed near the origin of the blaze.
Police said Palencia was believed to be violent and encouraged the public to use caution if they see him.
Anyone with information was asked to call the Azusa Police Department at 626-812-3200.
losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/08/14/azusa-police-ranch-fire-started-by-arson-search-for-suspect-continues/
CNN coverage: edition.cnn.com/2020/08/15/us/california-ranch2-fire-arson-suspect/index.html
Thoughts? I am placing Palencia in the Fugitives on TV section because this story has made CNN's website. Usually someone wqnted for "only" arson would not make national news, but it is obviously a different story when it is a huge fire like this lasting for days in a large metropolitan city that is putting the safety of residents at risk, and it is important Palencia be caught before he can allegedly start any more fires and endanger more lives.
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