Monday, June 2, 2014

Oceanside River Fire Arson Suspect Preliminary Hearing Today

Hearing for man accused of arson in Oceanside riverbed fire

Oceanside river fire
Credit:  Scripps Media, Inc
VISTA - A preliminary hearing is scheduled today for a man arrested in connection with a fire that blackened about 105 acres in an Oceanside riverbed nearly three weeks ago.

Alberto Serrato, 57, is charged with arson. He faces seven years in prison if convicted.

Following today's preliminary hearing, a judge will determine if enough evidence was presented for Serrato to stand trial.

Oceanside police Lt. Val Sadaat said Serrato was allegedly spotted using something to fan the flames of the fire in the bed of the San Luis Rey River.

Serrato tried to run but didn't get far and was arrested about 3:15 p.m. on May 14.

The blaze -- dubbed the River Fire -- erupted east of College Boulevard in the early afternoon and was contained about 7:45 p.m.

Authorities said one structure was damaged in the fire, one of more than a half-dozen that were burning in San Diego County at the time amid a Red Flag alert posted due to heat, winds and low humidities.

Source: http://www.10news.com/news/hearing-for-man-accused-of-arson-in-oceanside-riverbed-fire
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