San Jose arrested Jose Rodriguez-Barragan, 30, in connection with 11 vehicle fires in January 2026 that destroyed 19 cars.

San Jose police have arrested 30-year-old Jose Rodriguez-Barragan, an unhoused man, in connection with at least 11 vehicle fires in January 2026, resulting in 19 cars destroyed. Authorities say he faces arson, drug, and outstanding warrant charges. The arrest followed a months-long investigation using surveillance, witness interviews, and data from the city’s Real Time Intelligence Center. Police believe he may be linked to additional fires, and the case remains under review.