Justin Wayne Halstenberg stands accused of starting the devastating Line fire that scorched 43,000 acres in Highland. Initially denying his involvement, he was confronted with surveillance footage of his truck and himself near the location. Prosecutors claim DNA from him was found on coins used to weigh down the ignition device for the fire. Halstenberg has also been linked to two prior fires occurring shortly before the main blaze. His defense argues that the evidence is overstated, while he faces 14 felony charges in this serious arson case.
The Norco man accused of igniting the 43,000-acre Line fire initially denied his presence in the area until surveillance images proved otherwise.
DNA matching that of Justin Wayne Halstenberg was found on coins believed to have been used to start the Line fire, according to prosecutors.
Halstenberg's defense argued that prosecutors exaggerated the quality of the DNA match and emphasized that he never approached any of the fires.
Halstenberg faces 14 felony charges related to multiple counts of arson, with devastating consequences including destroyed property and injured firefighters.
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