Allen Dinoyo, a transient resident of San Diego County, was apprehended Saturday on charges of arson linked to a series of vegetation fires ignited across multiple communities, including Jamul, Rancho San Diego, and La Mesa, according to a CAL FIRE news release. The first blaze was traced back to November 10, while a string of six fires followed on November 20, and the final two were set last Saturday, spreading thin the emergency response teams tasked with containing the damage.
Key information from observant community members and diligent investigation efforts led CAL FIRE Law Enforcement, in orchestration with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, to pinpoint Dinoyo's whereabouts. The collective resources and expertise allowed authorities to arrest without compromising public safety, which remained the investigation's primary concern. The full report surrounding these incidents is set to be forwarded to the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, as stated in a CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire social media post.
CAL FIRE emphasizes the complicated nature of arson inquiries, noting the essential role of meticulous evidence procurement, analysis of the scenes, and extensive witness interviews that, while exhaustive, are crucial to delivering precise conclusions pivotal for both the prosecution and preventive efforts. They expressed gratitude for the support offered by the public throughout the lengthy investigative process, as shared in their statement.
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— CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire (@CALFIRESANDIEGO) December 2, 2024
CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Investigators make arrest. See the news release below. pic.twitter.com/AMkh24LB4i
Further, thanks were extended from CAL FIRE to their partners at the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, San Diego Police Department, San Diego County Probation Department, and the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, who all played vital roles, as collaboration was the key to navigating the complexities of a case that sprawled across various jurisdictions and required a coordinated enforcement and investigative response, as they recognized in their announcement. Indeed, albeit labor-intensive, such partnerships cement the foundation upon which public trust and safety are fortified.
