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The SAPD arrested a man suspected of arson and murder at a mobile home park

On Friday June 10, 2022, at approximately 10:14 PM, Officers responded to a structure fire at the mobile home park in the 5000 block of W. McFadden Avenue. Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene and deemed the fire to have been set intentionally. Since, two deceased victims have been identified in this investigation.

On Monday, June 13, 2022, at approximately 8:50 PM, Homicide Detectives, with the assistance of the Gang Suppression Unit and the Barstow Police Department, arrested one suspect, Jason Philip Blanchard (43), believed to be involved in the double homicide.

Today, June 15, 2022, at approximately 1:00 PM, a second suspect was taken into custody in Apple Valley, with the assistance of the Metropolitan Division and Career Criminal Unit.

“The diligent and tireless work by our Homicide Unit, along with collaborative efforts of additional Santa Ana Police Department Units and outside law enforcement agencies, brought this double homicide investigation to an arrest resolution,” Chief David Valentin.

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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.
Art Pedroza

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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