Simi Valley woman arrested for starting small vegetation fire near Mount McCoy Trailhead

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – A 34-year-old Simi Valley woman was arrested near the Mount McCoy Trailhead Wednesday for starting a small vegetation fire nearby.

On June 10, around 11:16 p.m., officers responded alongside Ventura County Fire Department crews to the Mount McCoy Trailhead for a small vegetation fire stated a press release from the Simi Valley Police Department Thursday.

While on the scene, officers contacted a 34-year-old Simi Valley woman who shared she had started the fire because she was cold detailed the local police agency to Your News Channel.

The 34-year-old was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Main Jail for violating California Penal Code 452(c)–Unlawfully Causing a Fire noted the Simi Valley Police Department.