Arsonist arrested in Fountain Valley had an outstanding warrant and drug paraphernalia

A male suspect was arrested by the Fountain Valley Police Department on Saturday evening after he lit a fire, as they posted on Facebook.

The suspect made a huge mistake as it turned out there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest, on other charges.

The suspect also was discovered to have drug paraphernalia in his possession.

The suspect apologized to the police officer who arrested him but was rewarded with a free ride to the Fountain Valley Jail.

The suspect was not identified by the Fountain Valley Police but you may review their arrest logs here.

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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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