Following a blaze near Panorama Point on Flagstaff Road, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has issued arrest warrants for two individuals suspected of arson. On the evening of July 31st, a fire was sparked and extinguished through diligent firefighter intervention amid a time when stage 1 fire restrictions were firmly in place. According to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, 26-year-old Alan Khoshaba and 20-year-old Cameron Brown have been named as suspects.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage pointed investigators toward the duo, who were seen with ignited fireworks just before the fire began, a breach of fire safety particularly resonant as the region was already grappling with multiple wildfires. Rapid response by fire crews averted what could have escalated into a far more severe incident. An investigative lead detailed by Boulder County officials suggests the fire started around 9:42 p.m. that evening.
As for the suspects, charges levied against Khoshaba and Brown include second-degree arson, a Class 6 felony, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment. Notably, Brown was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond on August 13th. Conversely, Khoshaba remains in custody in Florida, pending a hearing. In their efforts to uphold community safety through accountability, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has communicated with the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office to possibly introduce additional charges related to the fire restrictions in effect at the time of the offense.
In his comments, Sheriff Curtis Johnson expressed gratitude for the assistance from the public and the dedication of investigators as the catalyst behind the apprehension of the suspects. "I appreciate the tips that we received from the public, and the hard work of our investigators, that led to the arrest warrants and apprehension of these suspects", Johnson said, as per the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, underscoring the critical stance Boulder County maintains on fire safety. The sheriff’s office case number associated with this incident is 24-03856, and they emphasize that all charges are accusations as the defendants remain presumed innocent until proven guilty.
