Arsonist is behind bars links to dozens of fires in the east bay the evening everyone investigators say the suspect is in jail his bell has been said and 1 million. J. R. Stone fire crews tell me that james is to blame in this case a case that left this hillside directly behind me a charred black of fireback came over the cell and came dangerously close to the charge off in the distance that is just one of the many fires that are linking him to. we had numerous fire the resulted in property and we knew that they were escalating and so we need to take action fresh grass and landscaping as well as the outbuildings were pregnant including occupied residence within contra costa county. J. R. Stone this is 29 year old you see him this mug shot he was arrested today for the investigation into his doings actually began months ago but authorities said it was that this time when i finally made the arrest they are not looking into two or three fires that are linking him to at least 31 fires ther
At that point the officer gave chase. Ran around the corner and that is when the officer was ambushed by the individual. Every officer goes to work knowing this is a reality and that did occur today. Reporter so indeed this individual was injured. The officer was injured but he was able to return fire on the individual who opened fire on him and that individual was hit several times. He is in the hospital but he is also in custody here. Police have him in custody indeed. This is one of those situations, we just had a situation where an officer was killed in the line of duty. This brings up the concern of all Police Officers in the area. Something that they deal with every day. They never know if they will come home safely. The concern was there and in the end the officer made it home safely. That is the latest from here. We will try to find out more going into 6 00 p. M. Back to you. Any idea how long till they reopen the roads there . Reporter anytime a Police Officer is shot you can
Reporter would have some western happening at the surface that is what drives these lie in a situation begrime happen a lot and they give us a lot of problem for, storm activity east bay is were most of the action has been this morning just south of antioch adjutancy ease the walnut creek the head action activity just a few hours ago a little bit further to the east and east they used to have a couple of showers things have since settled south into the bay and not much happening at all this morning since weve been talking to but a little bit well out to sea it allows the more on the web site. Mark the star to make progress finally on several large wild fires that are making gains on a massive rocket fire morning america like this across the state high humidity Cool Temperatures have helped them the rockets 5 was barnaul 70,000 a. And containment of to 35 and 800 of those evacuated yesterday morning they visited the bargains on spoke about fire danger the californias ongoing drought is
President ial nominees were on him. He already hedging his bets because hes used to buying politicians. If you missed the beginning it started with some fireworks. Evening im julie haener. And im frank somerville. The top 10 candidates for republican president faced each other. Jana katsuyama has the story. Reporter there were hike stakes to see who could trump donald trump. Reporter the first question was squarely aimed at trump. Raise your hand no if you wont make that pledge tonight. Mr. Trump. Reporter only donald trump raised his hand drawing immediate fire from kentucky senator rand paul. Hes already hedging his bets. Reporter the big differences came on immigration. Jeb bush taking a moderate line. There should be earned legal status for those who are here. We need jeb, to build a wall. We need to keep illegals out. Reporter trump the fire line front runner. Because our leaders are stupid. Our politicians are stupid. The Mexican Government send the criminals out here. Reporter c
Next seven days coming up. Chris. Thanks, lisa. In developing news, one man is dead and another injured after their car crashed into a tree in Sonoma County. It happened just after midnight on seventh street east just outside the sonoma city limits. It so badly crushed it took firefighters longer than usual to extricate the victims. One person who didnt want to be interviewed on camera, said both men had just left a wedding party. The injured man was flown to a local trauma center. Out of san jose, investigators are at the scene of a fatal shooting. Police responded shortly before 11 00 last night to tully road and capital expressway. They found a victim with lifethreatening injuries who later died at the scene. Police say the circumstances and motive surrounding the shooting are unknown. The suspect remains at large. Aldon smith is an ex49er and his career could be in jeopardy. He was released friday after being arrested for dui and vandalism. Its his fifth arrest since 2011. The line