Man arrested on suspicion of arson in San Bernardino

Friday, August 23, 2019
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KABC) -- A man suspected of arson was arrested in San Bernardino after investigators said they caught him attempting to start a brush fire Thursday.

San Bernardino County Fire said in a statement that the suspect, 35-year-old Jason Morrissett, was observed attempting to start a fire near West Rialto Avenue and South G Street before 7:30 p.m.
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Fire officials said the suspect had been wanted in connection with a number of small fires in the area.

He is said to be a transient and had been arrested before for several warrants.
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Fire officials said an investigation will continue to determine if Morrissett is connected to other fires in the area.

Morrissett has been booked on felony arson charges.
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