The man accused of setting a probation officer on fire in downtown Stockton was arraigned Monday on charges of attempted murder of a peace officers and other counts that, if convicted, would land him behind bars for a minimum of 50 years.
Adam Lopez, 39, is accused of lugging a gasoline can and lighter to the San Joaquin County Probation Office on Thursday in an apparent arson attempt. Probation officers tried to thwart his efforts, following him outside, where prosecutors say he set one of them on fire, resulting in serious injuries.
At the time of the attack, Lopez was on probation for firearms violations and had been arrested for property crimes in the past, Stockton police Officer Omer Edhah said…