Abel Arizmendi Jr. was sentenced to 23 years in prison for intentionally setting a fire in a Menifee Target store, causing $11.7 million in damage.
Arizmendi Jr. pleaded guilty to arson-related charges, and the fire he ignited destroyed parts of the building and damaged merchandise, prompting an extensive investigation.
Investigators found evidence linking Arizmendi Jr. to the fire, which he ignited with an unknown device placed in a trash can, leading to his arrest.
Court records show Arizmendi Jr., a convicted felon with prior offenses, had an unknown motive for the fire, despite causing significant damage and disruption.
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