DATE/TIME: July 25, 2024, at approximately 2:09 p.m.
INCIDENT: Arson
LOCATION: Sage Drive/Sierra Vista Drive, Loma Linda
SUSPECT(S): Matthew Grell, 46-year-old Male, Resident of Loma Linda
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On July 25, 2024, at approximately 2:09 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Sierra Vista Drive and Sage Drive in the city of Loma Linda for reports of a fire. Upon arrival, deputies found a brush fire in the hills spreading toward several homes. Deputies evacuated the area and requested fire personnel. Cal Fire swiftly responded and contained the fire. The fire was approximately 17 acres.
Cal Fire Investigators conducted an investigation and determined the brush fire was a result of arson. Cal Fire Investigators identified the suspect as Matthew Grell, 46-year-old resident of Loma Linda. Investigators authored an arrest warrant and a search warrant for Grell's place of residence.
On August 8, 2024, Central Station detectives and deputies assigned to the Multiple Enforcement Team assisted Cal Fire Investigators in the service of the search warrant. Grell was found at the location and arrested without incident. Cal Fire Investigators found evidence related to the crime.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Julio Vasconcelos at (909)387-3545 or Cal Fire Investigator Bennet Milloy at (909)881-6922. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Julio Vasconcelos / Cal Fire Investigator Bennet Milloy
Station: Central Station / Cal Fire
Phone No. (909)387-3545 / (909)881-6922
Case No. DR 152401293 / 24CABDU011138
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
