Eric Almdale

A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested this week after allegedly starting several fires and robbing someone in his family.

Eric Almdale, 43, was arrested on charges of arson of an inhabited dwelling and robbery.

Police arrested Almdale after he was allegedly using a knife to tear up the waiting room at Barton Memorial Hospital.

Over the course of a few days he went on a crime spree that involved arson, robbery and vandalism.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report