Murrieta man with prior convictions arrested on arson charge
A Murrieta man was arrested on suspicion of arson Monday night in connection with a brush fire near Hayes Avenue and Kalmia Street, police...
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A Murrieta man was arrested on suspicion of arson Monday night in connection with a brush fire near Hayes Avenue and Kalmia Street, police said.
Matthew Hulbert, 34, was taken into custody when found hiding inside his home following a search of the area, according to a news release. When police responded to a report of the fire at 6:21 p.m., witnesses reported seeing a suspicious subject leaving the area on foot. After searching a yard where the suspect was spotted, officers using a police dog eventually found the suspect.
Hulbert was found to be on parole following a conviction for battery on an officer. He also has an extensive criminal history with convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, battery on emergency personnel, resisting officers and DUI. He was booked into Southwest Detention Center.
Matthew Hulbert, 34, was taken into custody when found hiding inside his home following a search of the area, according to a news release. When police responded to a report of the fire at 6:21 p.m., witnesses reported seeing a suspicious subject leaving the area on foot. After searching a yard where the suspect was spotted, officers using a police dog eventually found the suspect.
Hulbert was found to be on parole following a conviction for battery on an officer. He also has an extensive criminal history with convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, battery on emergency personnel, resisting officers and DUI. He was booked into Southwest Detention Center.