Santa Rosa Fires: Five Arrested in Blaze Spree

Santa Rosa authorities announced the arrests of five people implicated in a series of vegetation and suspicious fires that began on June 30. Investigators have since tracked more than 30 fires across the community, with at least 17 confirmed as intentionally set. The affected locations include popular trails such as College Creek Trail and Joe Rodota Trail, as well as Prince Memorial Greenway and Santa Rosa Creek Trail.

The fires varied significantly in size, ranging from a few square feet to approximately three-quarters of an acre. Police stated that the arrested suspects do not appear to have coordinated their actions, but inquiries are ongoing to determine any connection to other fires.

Individuals arrested include Adan Alvarez-Florez, 32, for reckless burning on July 7. Wuilton De Leon Reyes, 46, was arrested for arson on July 13 after setting a fence and backyard ablaze. Corey Bynum, 42, faces arson and vandalism charges for a July 20 fire that damaged vegetation and a storm drain grate. Jason Cass, 37, was arrested on July 22 for arson after a July 18 fire. Jessica Lucas, 36, was apprehended on July 24 for reckless burning and an out-of-county warrant after witnesses reported her setting dry grass alight.