Arson

Grand Jury indicts Robbers Fire suspect on arson charges

The Placer County Grand Jury indicted Robbers Fire defendant Bryon Mason on two arson charges stemming from the July 2012 fire in Placer County that burned 2,650 acres, the Placer ...

Man arrested on arson charge after running from Auburn brush fire

A Vacaville man was arrested Wednesday on an arson charge after a brush fire broke out in South Auburn and he was spotted by a resident running away from the blaze. The fire start ...

Judge says Robbers Fire investigator ‘less than accurate’

Bryon Mason had a spring in his step as he walked out of the courtroom Tuesday. The next step for the Placer County District Attorney’s office appears headed back to the dra ...

Judge orders $13M Robbers Fire suspect’s release from custody

The man suspected of starting the 2,650-acre Robbers Fire near Foresthill that cost more than $13 million to extinguish has been released from custody after a judge ruled that ther ...

Robbers Fire suspect in Placer County court Monday

The suspect in starting the 2,650-acre Robbers Fire with fireworks near Foresthill is due to make his next court appearance Monday. Bryon Craig Mason, 28, of Sacramento, is slated ...