Victorville Man Arrested for Falsely Reporting Fire At Neighbor’s Home

VICTORVILLE – A 54-year-old Victorville was arrested after falsely reporting that his neighbors home was on fire.

On Saturday, September 15, 2018, at around 8:00 p.m. a San Bernardino County Fire Department fire engine and three Sheriff’s units responded to the 16200 block of Tokay Street for the report of a residential structure fire. When they arrived at the home, there was no fire, smoke, or anything else to indicate that there were ever any signs of a fire. Through investigation, it was learned that Garth Severin had an ongoing dispute with his neighbor and called 911 to report a fire to attempt to cause disruption to his neighbor.

Severin was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center. He posted bail on the morning of Sunday, September 16, 2018. There are no court appearances scheduled at this time.

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