Arson suspect arrested on West Slope

Justin Tullos

A transient is in custody, accused of setting a fire along Highway 50 and being in possession of a deadly weapon.

El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies on Aug. 14 at 11:45pm received a call saying man was standing inside of a fire that was burning along Highway 50 near Still Meadows Road in Camino. CalFire crews put out the fire.

Deputies found 30-year-old Justin Tullos sitting inside the burned area on the hillside. Tullos reportedly admitted to starting the fire. He also had a dagger concealed on his person.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report