Suspected Bidwell Mansion arsonist driven by 'very left-wing' politics, officials say
Kevin Carlson, 30, faces felony arson charges for allegedly setting the fire that destroyed Chico's historic Bidwell Mansion.
Authorities detail how Bidwell Mansion was set ablaze — and what led to arson suspect’s arrest
Investigators combed through thousands of videos to eventually identify the man suspected of burning the historic mansion.
'Connecting the dots': District Attorney shares how investigators identified Bidwell Mansion arson suspect
Officials on Friday said they arrested a person in connection with a fire that destroyed one of Northern California's most famous homes.
New details on Bidwell Mansion arson suspect
30-year-old Kevin Alexander Carlson, of Chico, was arrested in connection to the suspected arson. The arrest was announced by California State Parks on Jan. 3. The fire itself started early on Dec. 11 and caused severe damage to the 26-room building, which was undergoing renovations before the fire broke out.
Surveillance and explosive details emerge in Bidwell Mansion arson case; Suspect arrested
In a press conference today, Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey unveiled new details regarding the events leading up to the fire that destroyed the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park.
Arrest made in Bidwell Mansion arson: 30-year-old accused of starting fire at CA landmark
Authorities have arrested a Chico man in connection with the intentional blaze that destroyed Chico’s historic Bidwell Mansion in December, California State Parks officials announced Friday.
Chico man arrested on suspicion of arson in fire that severely damaged historic Bidwell Mansion
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire that severely damaged the historic Bidwell Mansion​ in Chico last month, officials said.
Chico mayor reacts to arrest in Bidwell Mansion arson case
City of Chico Mayor Kasey Reynolds expressed satisfaction in a statement released following the announcement by California State Parks (CSP) regarding an arrest
Chico man arrested for arson in Bidwell Mansion fire; facing up to 11 years in prison
Kevin Alexander Carlson, a 30-year-old resident of Chico, was taken into custody on felony arson charges in connection to the arson fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell
Man accused of arson fire that destroyed Chico's Bidwell Mansion
Officials on Friday said they arrested a person in connection with a fire that destroyed one of Northern California's most famous homes. The Bidwell Mansion in Chico was left in ruin after it caught fire on Dec.
Northern California man arrested on suspicion of starting fire that ravaged historic Bidwell Mansion
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire that ravaged the Bidwell Mansion, an iconic ...
Crashes and Disasters
Kevin Alexander Carlson of Chico has been arrested in connection with the Bidwell Mansion fire on Dec. 11, according to a ...