India, Dec. 12 -- Indian-origin millionaire Vikram Beri was arrested in California after allegedly attempting to set fire to a winery and crashing his Tesla while trying to flee, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said.

The 42-year-old reportedly tried to ignite a fire at the Garrod Farms Estate Winery & Stables in Saratoga on December 8.

According to officials, Beri drove his Tesla off an embankment and refused to surrender despite multiple de-escalation attempts.

Deputies eventually used pepperballs and spray, forcing him to crawl out of the car before he was taken into custody. He was later transported to a hospital for evaluation.

Beri has been booked on charges including assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest.

He...