Cranston Fire suspected arsonist charged with 15 felony counts

ByIdyllwild Town Crier

Brandon McGlover, 32, of Temecula pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts of arson, including one for damage of five or more inhabited structures, five for arson of inhabited structure/property and nine for arson of nondwelling. He h as pleaded not guilty to all counts in Riverside County Superior Court. All of the arson charges were for Wednesday, July 25, the day the Cranston Fire started.

A felony settlement conference has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24.

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