Overview
- Police say the suspect set about five fires on Jan. 21 and about six on Jan. 27 at locations across San Jose.
- Rodriguez-Barragan, described by police as an unhoused San Jose resident, was arrested Jan. 30 and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on arson, drug charges, and multiple outstanding warrants.
- Authorities report the blazes damaged or destroyed approximately 19 vehicles as detectives continue to assess possible links to additional recent arson reports.
- San Jose’s police chief and fire chief said the incidents endangered neighborhoods and firefighters and highlighted cross-agency collaboration and technology in the investigation.
- A check of online jail records Monday did not show the suspect still in custody, and arraignment timing was not yet available.