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Embattled San Francisco Tow Truck Operator’s New Arson Charges May Be ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
Jose Vicente Badillo, the tow company operator already barred from doing business in San Francisco, allegedly plotted to set ...
SF towing company owner accused of burning competing tow trucks
The owner of a San Francisco tow truck company accused of trying to light his competitors’ trucks on fire has been indicated ...
San Francisco tow truck operator accused of setting fires to competitors’ vehicles
A federal grand jury indicted a San Francisco tow truck operator for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to set fire to ...
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An indictment alleges Jose Badillo, 29, of San Francisco, schemed to drive business to his firms and retaliate against rivals ...
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San Francisco towing company owner accused of plot to burn competing tow trucks
The indictment, which was also unsealed Thursday, alleges that Badillo conspired with others in 2023 to set fire to at least six tow trucks. Among the incidents allegedly linked to Badillo ...
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San Francisco man allegedly set fire to competitors' tow trucks to drive own business, feds say
On July 25, a tow truck was set on fire in East Palo Alto, officials said. Other reasons behind the fires were to retaliate against the competitors for perceived wrongs, according to the ...
Towing Company Operator Charged With Plot To Burn Competitors' Trucks
Federal Prosecutors allege that the fires were set to drum up more business for two companies he was associated with, Specialty Towing and Auto Towing, and as retaliation against the competitors for ...
EV fire blanket used to fight car fire on SR 92 in Granite Falls
When crews arrived, they immediately put an EV-specific fire blanket over the car and used straps to keep it in place.
Daily Digest: Tow truck operator allegedly burns down competition; Cash App's latest FDIC win
Gold prices hit $3,000 as stocks rebound after tough week. Meanwhile in the Bay Area, a Block subsidiary gets FDIC approval ...