A man charged in a bizarre incident near Needles has been sentenced to time served.
Alejandro Calderon spent nine months in jail before he was released on bail.
A judge said that was enough but also gave him 18 months probation and a five-year firearms ban.
That was for one count of mischief and another of uttering threats on Jan. 28.
At the time police said the 44-year-old was upset about a noisy party and showed up with a chainsaw.
He tried to cut down a hydro pole but was subdued by others and arrested.
A few days later Calderon’s home burned down.
Four other mischief charges stemming from an incident at Needles in November 2016 were stayed.
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