Matthew Jonas, Longmont Times-Call
Burned grass and tree branches are seen near the St. Vrain Greenway Trail near Roger’s Grove on Monday. On Sunday night, police say someone or some persons set seven grass fires in the area. Getting your player ready...
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Joshua BoltJoshua Bolt, 39, is being charged with seven counts of second-degree arson, according to Longmont police Sgt. Matthew Cage.
Sunday’s fires were located just north of Roger’s Grove, east along the foot path to South Main Street, and near Ken Pratt Boulevard. They were ignited between 7 and 8 p.m., investigators said.
Some of the fires grew to roughly 50 square feet to 75 square feet before being extinguished. They came close to several businesses, police said at the time, including Left Hand Brewery, but did not cause injuries or damage.
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