Crime & Safety
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Setting Fire At Boulder Creek Country Club
The fire was extinguished by firefighters, who informed deputies that they believed the fire was set on purpose.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — A 37-year-old man was arrested last week on allegations of intentionally setting a fire at Boulder Creek Country Club, in Santa Cruz County.
The fire was discovered Wednesday afternoon by Santa Cruz County sheriff's deputies responding to an alarm at the country club, according to a statement from the Sheriff's Office.
Smoke and flames were coming from a window of a restaurant at the club at 16901 Big Basin Highway, which is also state Highway 236.
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The fire was extinguished by firefighters from the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District, who informed deputies that they believed the fire was set on purpose.
The Sheriff's Office identified a suspect after an initial investigation as Boulder Creek resident Tyler Fullerton.
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Fullerton was found in the community on Thursday and arrested on allegations of arson, vandalism, and burglary.
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