El Dorado County, CA (Feb 5, 2025) — On February 2, 2025, 48-year-old Jason Robinette of Placerville was convicted in El Dorado County Superior Court on two counts of arson for igniting the Mosquito and Crozier fires on August 6, 2024. This conviction is the culmination of a comprehensive investigation by CAL FIRE Law Enforcement, the U.S. Forest Service’s Law Enforcement and Investigations Office, the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
The Mosquito Fire ignited in the early evening hours of August 6 near Mosquito Road but was swiftly contained. Later that night, the Crozier Fire erupted near Crozier Road, ultimately consuming 1,960 acres in El Dorado County. Investigators determined that both fires were intentionally set, leading to Robinette’s arrest and subsequent conviction.
“Due to the commitment and aggressive prosecution by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, Robinette was convicted of two felony arson charges, marking a significant victory in the fight against wildfire-related crimes and reinforcing the serious consequences of arson,” stated CAL FIRE in their news release. Robinette’s sentencing is scheduled for approximately one month from now.
In 2024, CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers made 151 arson-related arrests. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the secure arson hotline at 1-800-468-4408.
For further inquiries regarding the conviction of Jason Robinette, please contact the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office at (530) 621-6472.
Source: CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit News Release, February 2, 2025
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