Tow company plotted to torch rival trucks in Bay Area, federal indictment alleges
Briefly

Jose Vicente Badillo, a San Francisco tow truck operator, was indicted for conspiracy to commit arson to harm competitors and boost his business. The indictment claims Badillo directed at least four people in setting fire to six tow trucks in the Bay Area from April to October 2023. This includes two significant incidents in July and October where multiple trucks were involved. Badillo already faced charges related to auto insurance fraud, indicating a pattern of criminal behavior.
The indictment outlined how Jose Vicente Badillo allegedly orchestrated a series of arson attacks on competitors' tow trucks to increase his own business.
In San Francisco, a federal grand jury indicted tow truck operator Jose Vicente Badillo for conspiracy to commit arson in a bid to eliminate competition.
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