San Francisco man allegedly set fire to competitors' tow trucks to drive own business, feds say

Tow company plotted to torch rival trucks in Bay Area, federal indictment alleges

A federal grand jury indicted a San Francisco tow truck operator for conspiracy to commit arson as part of an alleged plot to drive more business to his companies by torching his competitors' trucks.

Embattled San Francisco Tow Truck Operator’s New Arson Charges May Be ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

Jose Vicente Badillo, the tow company operator already barred from doing business in San Francisco, allegedly plotted to set fire to trucks owned by his competitors.

Bay Area tow company operator accused of torching rivals’ trucks

SAN FRANCISCO — A 29-year-old San Francisco man is facing allegations he torched half a dozen tow trucks throughout the Bay Area in 2023 to drive business to his towing companies and retaliate against competitors, according to federal authorities. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | Daly City man sentenced to 15 years to life for killing estranged wife with son in other room Crime and Public Safety | Two Bay Area …

Federal indictment accuses SF towing company of trying to blow up competitors' trucks

Specialty Towing of San Francisco has a history of criminal activities, including money laundering and fraud, and even trying to illegally tow a car with people inside of it.

SF towing company owner indicted for conspiring to burn competitors' trucks

A San Francisco tow truck company owner already facing federal fraud charges has been accused of orchestrating the burning of competitors' trucks.

San Francisco man allegedly set fire to competitors' tow trucks to drive own business, feds say

A San Francisco man was in court on Thursday after being accused of conspiring and setting fires to competing tow trucks throughout the Bay Area in 2023.