DATE/TIME: January 16, 2024, 1:03 P.M.
INCIDENT: PC 452(c ); Unlawful Setting of Fire
LOCATION: 26800 block of 5th Street, Highland, California
SUSPECT(S): James Brundage, 49-years-old, resident of Highland, Calfornia
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On January 16, 2024, at about 1:03 p.m., deputies in Highland responded to a fully engulfed structure fire at an abandoned property, which was ultimately destroyed by the flames. Witnesses reported seeing suspects leaving the vacant house as it ignited and dispatch provided a suspect description to responding deputies. A seach was conducted and after a thorough area check, deputies and detectives apprehended multiple people in the area of the fire.
Further investigation revealed James Brundage had occupied a vacant red tagged residence. Brundage was subsequently arrested in the area by deputies for California Penal Code 452(c ); Unlawful Setting of a Fire and was booked in jail.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Highland Sheriff's Station at 909-425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy T. Esquivel
Station: Highland Police Station
Phone No. 909-425-9793
Case No. 132500171
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
