Arson Case Stayed, Pending ‘Restoration of Competency’
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– An arson case defendant here in Sacramento County Superior Court – previously…
Prosecution Opposes Defense Request for Mental Health Diversion for Man Charged with Arson – Judge Grants Help
By Angie Madrid and Marilin Ayon RIVERSIDE, CA— Although there was debate here in Riverside County Superior…
Woman Held after Alleged Arson in West Sac; Police Find Molotov Cocktails with Her
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA — Shayana Haynes was in Yolo County Superior Court Friday for a…
Judge Sets Arson Trial Despite Defendant’s Mental Health Diagnosis
By Esha Kher SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite a mental health diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and…
Judge Balks at Modifying Order Barring Defendant Charged with Arson and Domestic Violence from Seeing Family
By Lauren Smith RIVERSIDE – Defense counsel here in Riverside County Superior Court this week took a…
From Bad to Worse for Defendant Who Attempted to Set Living Room on Fire with Children Present
By Macy Lu RIVERSIDE – The morning did not start off on the right foot for a…
Victim Changes Story, Tells Court She Does Not Want Defendant Prosecuted for Torching Her Residence Twice
By Özge Terzioğlu SACRAMENTO—The victim in defendant Jameson Gold’s case told police officers at the scene that…
Arsonist Felon Remains in Custody in Order to Keep Him on Meds
By Susana Jurado WOODLAND – A convicted arsonist in court for violating the terms of his probation—including…
Homeless Woman Sets Fire; Judge Condemns Arson in Light of Vicious Wildfires Across California
By Özge Terzioğlu SACRAMENTO – A court here scolded a defendant who admitted setting a fire—even one…
Woman Held for Burning Down Mother’s RV, Killing 3 Dogs Inside
By Kalani Gaines ALAMEDA – Dianna Silva, of Hayward, is being held on $260,000 bail for arson…
Woman Accused of Trying to Kill Sister with Mallet, Lighting Carport and Cat on Fire
By Josué Monroy INDIO – A Riverside County woman is facing multiple charges in separate cases involving…
Woman Arrested in Berkeley Synagogue Fire Doesn’t Fit Witness Description
By Roxanna Jarvis ALAMEDA – Although a homeless woman was held in custody here this week in…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 55 – Story of Joann Parks Wrongly Convicted of Arson Murder
In 1989 she was a young mother who lost her kids in a tragic fire. Except the…
Jury Convicts Man of Arson, but Not Assaulting Officers with Flaming ‘Fireball’
By Crescenzo Vellucci and Nancy Martinez Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County Superior Court jury…
Max Harris Speaks about Ghost Ship Trial after Acquittal
By Lea Barrios One of the acquitted defendants from the Ghost Ship case has spoken for the…
Son of Big Business Owner Guilty of Felony Arson After Small Fence Fire – Sexual Molestation Accusations Barred from Trial
By Nancy Martinez and Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – Defense lawyers who don’t present any…
Arson Case in Woodland Will Go Forward
By Kelsey Stewart In Department 11, Juan Manuel Vega, Jr., underwent a preliminary hearing for suspected arson…
A Case that Just Gets Hotter
by Gisele Arguello In the week of October 15, 2018, the case against Jose Cruz Magana began….
Closing Statements for Defendant Charged with Arson
By Danielle Eden C. Silva Department 13 concluded a two-day trial on the charges of arson in…
