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Arson suspect arrested near Cloverdale after fires

20 May 2026 15:36

A 29-year-old man suspected of setting multiple fires near Cloverdale was arrested on May 19 after a search along Geysers Road. - Luke Deramo is suspected of setting a trash can fire on May 15 and several vegetation fires, including the Blue Fire.

- He was arrested after a woman reported he threw a rock at her car and fled into brush. - Deramo is held on $1.12 million bail and faces multiple arson charges.

- CalFire and local agencies are investigating at least five fires linked to him.

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