Arnold, CA…Last night there were reports of the Sequoia Club the former fitness facility in Arnold was on fire, there were also reports of a man with a machete threatening people.  We jumped in the car and were very thankful no smoke or flames were showing when we arrived and the law enforcement was on scene and the fire department was pulling their gear from their vehicles and readying their response. Details on the man arrested is below…

12/22/2022 at 1939

2100 Block of HWY 4

Taken into Custody
MADDOX, PAUL RICHARD

Case #22-003660
242 PC: Battery:spouse/ex spouse/date/etc – Aggravated (M)
422(A) PC: Threaten crime with intent to terrorize (F)
451(B) PC: Arson:inhabited structure/property (F)
594(B)(1) PC: Vandalism ($400 or more) (F)
460(A) PC: Burglary:first degree (F)

Age (Computed): 58
Sex: Male
Race: Hispanic
Height: 5′ 11″
Weight: 173
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Occupation: