Crime & Safety
Santa Rosa Police Arrest 5 Arson Suspects Following Recent Fires
Police said the fires have ranged in size from a few square feet to about three-quarters of an acre.
July 29, 2026
Police in Santa Rosa announced the arrests of five people in connection with a series of vegetation and suspicious fires that have taken place over the past month.
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Since June 30, investigators have tracked more than 30 fires, with at least 17 believed to have been intentionally set. The fires were reported in several parts of the community, including the College Creek Trail, Joe Rodota Trail, Prince Memorial Greenway and the Santa Rosa Creek Trail.
Police said the fires have ranged in size from a few square feet to about three-quarters of an acre.
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