On November 26, 2021, an unoccupied vehicle was torched in the area of Viola Court and Wildflower Loop and on December 30, 2021 the side yard of a home in the 500 block of Foxglove Court was damaged with a Molotov cocktail.
Both incidents involved the same victim and fire personnel confirmed the fires were a result of arson. Through the course of the investigation, the victim stated he knew the suspect, later identified as Justin MartinSilva, a 25 year old Oakley resident.
Brentwood PD Detectives confirmed these were targeted incidents involving MartinSilva.
On Feburary 3, Brentwood PD Detectives conducted a search warrant related to this investigation at a residence located in the 1300 block of Gamay Circle in Oakley; where MartinSilva resides and was subsequently placed under arrest for several charges, primarily arson and possession of arson material.
Yesterday, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against MartinSilva for: Arson, Possession of arson material, possession of explosive device with intent to injure, and other charges. As of today MartinSilva is still in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility with bail set at $625,000.
