San Jose: Man arrested in connection with swarm of suspected vehicle arsons

SAN JOSE — Police announced that they have arrested a man in connection with a swarm of suspected car arsons reported near downtown and Willow Glen late last month, linking him to nearly 20 torched vehicles while also looking into his potential ties to a handful of others.

Jose Rodriguez-Barragan, 30, of San Jose, was arrested Jan. 30, 2026 in connection with nearly 20 arson car fires reported between Jan. 21 and Jan. 27 spanning downtown San Jose and the Willow Glen area, authorities said.