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Hanford Police have arrested 37-year-old Maxine Montenegro, a transient, in connection with the fire that nearly destroyed the Taoist Temple and Museum in China Alley.
On the night of May 12, a fire broke out at the historic wooden building, which dates back to the late 1870s, almost completely destroying the staircase and many of the artifacts inside.
An arson investigation began on the morning of May 13, with video camera surveillance capturing a woman lighting a fire at the temple site using what appears to be clothing, according to the Hanford Police Department.
Based on her appearance, detectives believed the woman was a transient, according to police. Detectives, with help from officers assigned to the HART Team (Homeless Assistance and Resource Team), spoke with transients that frequented the area and said they were able to identify the woman as Montenegro.
While investigating a fire that occurred at the Taoist Temple Museum on May 13, detectives were able to obtain video surveillance where a female can be seen sitting on the steps of the building smoking, authorities said, adding that the female appears to set items of clothing on fire.
Detectives, with the help from officers assigned to the HART Team (Homeless Assistance and Resource Team) spoke with transients that frequented the area and were able to identify the female as 37-year-old Maxine Montenegro, authorities said.Â
Felony charges of arson were submitted to the Kings County District Attorneyâs Office. Â
More information to come.Â
Chase starts in Paso Robles, ends with officers killing suspect
May 25, 2021
By JOSH FRIEDMAN
A CHP chase that started near Paso Robles morphed into a nearly 12-hour standoff in Kings County, ending with officers shooting and killing the suspect after he allegedly opened fire Monday morning.
On Sunday evening, CHP officers began chasing a vehicle near Paso Robles. The chase crossed into Kings County, and at about 7 p.m., the CHP requested assistance from the Kings County Sheriff’s Office.
The pursuit ended in the area of State Route 33 and Devil’s Den Road in southwestern Kings County, where the suspect confronted CHP officers while wearing a tactical vest and armed with a firearm, according to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office.
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