Jackson Police Department Detectives are now offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for an arson which took place approximately one year ago. This case of arson, which occurred on May 25th, 2007 at 835 Vogan Toll Road in Jackson, is the subject of an ongoing investigation and pertinent information could result in a $15,000 reward. In the early morning hours on May 25th, 2007, local and state fire fighting personnel were dispatched to the location to find a secluded, single-story office building fully engulfed in flames.

Investigators with the California Department of Forestry and the victim’s insurance companies concluded that the fire was intentionally set. Since 1994, civil attorney Stephen Zalkind occupied the office building that had previously been owned by the Soracco family. According to the Jackson Police Department, there are currently no viable suspects. Jackson police have requested that anyone with information concerning the fire please contact Detectives Grey and Mynderup at 223-1771. Insurance companies for Zalkind and the Soracco family have offered the award.