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Pacific Islander Man Accused of Intentionally Setting South Lake Tahoe House on Fire

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(PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA) Aug 8, 2022 — A South Lake Tahoe man is behind bars accused of intentionally setting a house on fire this weekend.

Police and fire crews responded to the home just after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to just the home.

Police say no one was inside the home, and no injuries were reported.

While on scene, police say they talked with a bystander, 22-year-old Marlon Alvarado who refused to leave the immediate area and kept interrupting fire services. As a result, Alvarado was arrested and booked into El Dorado County Jail for obstructing and delaying an officer.

During a subsequent investigation, officers say they learned that Alvarado lived at the house involved in the fire.

On Sunday, arson investigators began investigating the origin of the fire. South Lake Tahoe Police Detectives also responded to begin an investigation.

Investigators say they established probable cause for Alvarado intentionally set the house on fire.

Investigators say they also had probable cause to believe Alvarado vandalized his neighbor’s vehicle.

Alvarado remains in El Dorado County Jail on three felony charges:

ALVARADO, MARLON SALINAS
Age: 22
Sex: Male
Race: Pacific Islander
Height: 5′ 7″
Weight: 155
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Build: Average
Complexion: Dark
Booking Date: 08/06/2022 21:39
Arresting Agency: SLTPD
Arrest Date: 08/06/2022
Arrest Location:
3808 LARCHAVE
Inmate Address:
Charges
1 count of 69(A) PC- Obstruct/resist exec ofcr – Aggravated (F) [Felony] Bail: $25000
1 count of 451(B) PC- Arson:inhabited structure/property (F) [Felony] Bail: $150000
1 count of 594(B)(1) PC- Vandalism ($400 or more) (F) [Felony] Bail: $25000
Total Bail: $200000

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4 thoughts on “Pacific Islander Man Accused of Intentionally Setting South Lake Tahoe House on Fire”

  1. Out of curiosity why is the man’s ethnicity noted in the headline. I have yet to see “White Man Arrested for Arson” as a headline.

      1. You don’t know where he is from. You only know his ethnicity. African Americans are not always from Africa, Hispanics are not always from Spain, Mexico or Central and South America. And again, I don’t recall seeing people’s ethnicity noted in headlines. C’mon Cris, you know better.

        1. I know he is Filipino Doris.
          I know quite a bit about him.
          He is much more open about his life then you seem to understand.
          I made a Freemason that is also Filipino. I verified my information back in his birthplace.
          I know where he went to school, where he first worked, where he worked in Reno and much more.
          As you noted yourself that he could be ” African Americans are not always from Africa, Hispanics are not always from Spain, Mexico or Central and South America” I cleared up any confusion by identifying him as a “Pacific Islander.
          Since he is a self promoter he has opened up his history as Public Information it was not really hard to identify him and with contacts back in the Philippines it was not hard to verify his claims such as:

          He describes himself as:
          “World Class Team Player. Master Chef. Flexible.Sushi Chef. Experienced.Passionate. Driven.Family Man.Trustworthy.
          “I have developed my skills both in culinary and management as a teamplayer in prestiguous restaurant and hotel experience worldwide.
          “My goal is to further expand my horizons and impart my expertise to the growing demands of the hospitality industry.
          “Specialties: Culinary, Management, Administration, Kitchen Operations. International and Asian Cuisine.

          He lists his Education as:
          West Visayas State University [La Paz, Iloilo City, Western Visayas region of the Philippines]
          Bachelor of Science, Major in Hotel and Restaurant Management

          He lists his work history as:

          Cook
          The Pearl Of The Pacific Boracay
          Jan 2002 – Jul 2007
          Boracay Island, Philippines

          Cook
          Small Luxury Hotels of the World – Discovery Shores Boracay
          Jul 2007 – Nov 2007
          Boracay Island, Philippines

          Pastry Chef
          Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
          Dec 2007 – Jul 2008
          Reno, Nevada

          Lead Cook
          Ongpin Express
          Jul 2008 – Dec 2009
          Vallejo, California

          Lead CookLead Cook
          Max’s of Manila
          Mar 2010 – Jul 2010
          Vallejo, California

          Sushi Chef
          WooChon
          Sep 2010 – Feb 2011
          Reno, NV

          Sushi Chef
          Rickshaw Fine Asian Bistro
          Feb 2011 –
          Reno, NV

          — The above is public information he posted —

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