2nd Arson Case
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office today filed charges against a Redlands man for trying to start a fire in Rancho Cucamonga.
The DA filed one count of arson of forest land and one count of arson during a state of emergency against Anthony Riperti, 47. If he is convicted of both counts, the second count can increase the overal prison sentence. Riperti is not a suspect in any other fires in San Bernardino County at this time. The investigation into this case is ongoing.
Bail was set at $250,000. Riperti will be arraigned later today at the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse.
He was arrested Tuesday.
-- George Watson



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