Crime & Safety
Arson Suspect Arrested In Santa Cruz
Police said Laurentino Lopez-Gomez, a 31-year-old transient in Santa Cruz, is suspected of starting a fire.
SANTA CRUZ, CA --A man was arrested Sunday for allegedly starting a structure fire in Santa Cruz. Police said Laurentino Lopez-Gomez, a 31-year-old transient in Santa Cruz, is suspected of starting a fire at Vapor Clearners on Water Street around noon last Thursday.
Fire inspectors determined the structure fire was intentionally set and surveillance video led officers to Lopez-Gomez, police said.
Lopez-Gomez was located Sunday in the 200 block of River Street.
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Laurentino Lopez-Gomez was taken into custody without incident. During an interview, Lopez-Gomez made incriminating statements and was subsequently booked for the arson, police said.
--Booking photo courtesy of Santa Cruz Police Department
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