Popular San Diego food truck owner charged with arson and fraud after fire engulfed his business

A well-known San Diego-area businessman faces several charges, including fraud and arson, concerning a fire that destroyed his business last year.

Avonte Hartsfield pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday to the allegations.

Prosecutors said the 26-year-old is accused of intentionally setting fire to his food truck business and raising more than $100,000 in donations.

Hartsfield’s Rollin’ Roots food truck caught fire in October of 2021.

According to a criminal complaint against him, he is accused of ‘maliciously’ setting fire to the truck and then scamming more than 2,000 people who donated to help his business bounce back.

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