Early yesterday, the Irvine Police Department sought public help to locate an arson suspect through their "Wanted Wednesday" campaign on social media. As posted on their facebook page, the effort resulted in a successful arrest thanks to the collaboration of local citizens and public safety departments.
A community tip helped the Arson Detective from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) to team up with OCFA officers and the University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCI PD). Working together, they managed to pinpoint and arrest Kiran Anil Flemish, a 21-year-old from Palo Alto on charges of felony arson.
Collaboration between public safety entities and the community was key in locating the arsonist. The investigation continues with the police seeking a second suspect believed to be involved in the case. The authorities encourage anyone with information about this individual to call (949) 751-7118.
This is a clear illustration of the necessity of inter-agency collaboration along with public vigilance to magnify law enforcement efficiency. The cooperation between the OCFA, UCI PD, and Irvine Police Department led to identifying a dangerous criminal and brings him to justice, sending a clear signal - #dontcommitcrimeinirvine.
