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Man arrested for arson for fire behind a business in Capitola

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March 12, 2025 6:44 PM
Published 1:32 PM

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) -- An unidentified man was arrested after lighting a pile of cardboard on fire on 41st Avenue in Capitola last week.

According to Capitola Police, there were reports of a pile of cardboard on fire behind a closed business.

While arriving on the scene, officers detained a person at the scene who was found to have a lighter in hand.

that suspect had been arrested before this incident for burglary, theft and vandalism of several Capitola businesses.

when arrested, officers discovered he had a felony warrant for another arson.

They were arrested on charges of arson and prowling.

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