SAN DIEGO (CNS) \u2014 A man who allegedly set several small fires and damaged a car dealership in Lemon Grove over the weekend was behind bars Monday and facing felony charges of arson and vandalism, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Deputies investigating a report that a person was hurling rocks through windows at the automotive business in the 6800 block of Federal Boulevard shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday detained the suspect, 47-year-old Jose Martin Garcia, near the site of the crime, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n
“At the same time, the California Highway Patrol was investigating a brush fire along (state Route) 94 in the same area,” Lt. Patrick Fox said. “While deputies and CHP officers were on scene, a second fire was reported in a trash can in the 6800 block of Central Avenue.”<\/p>\n
Garcia, who allegedly admitted to igniting the blazes and damaging the dealership, was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail. He was being held on $75,000 bail pending arraignment, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
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