Detective Anthony Tripoli with the San Diego Sheriff's Department joins the podcast to talk about investigating fires, what makes it an arson under the law, and what it takes to dismantle a bomb.

Arson has been in the news lately, from wildfires to buildings being set on fire during protests, and attempted arsons at the home of political figures. Earlier this year in San Diego, a suspected arson was started at the home of County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher.

On September 12, 2022, authorities are investigating an arson case at the home of the mayor of Vancouver, Washington.

And in another case from last month, in Auburn, Washington, the bomb squad is looking for the suspect who placed a bomb in a car of a funeral attendee and causing it to explode.

Crime or Fiction: Each episode we look at the laws on the books; 2 crimes are real, 1 is fake, and you have to guess which one is the fake. The them this episode is: fire laws.

A. In Florida, it’s illegal to fail notify your neighbor of a dangerous fire you started on your property.

B. In Illinois, it’s illegal to eat in a restaurant that is on fire.

C. In Racine, WI, it’s illegal to refuse to aid a firefighter.

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are solely of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Deputy DA's Association nor the District Attorney.

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