Man Arrested in Fire that Damaged Portland City Councilor’s Home, Vehicle

Man Suspected of Starting Fire Near City Councilor’s Home Arrested

Police say the man lit a fire near a shed to stay warm. It then spread to nearby structures. by Courtney Vaughn Portland Police have arrested a suspect who they say started a fire in the Mill Park neighborhood that displaced City Councilor Candace Avalos from her home. According to police, Vashon M. Locust, 51, was trying to use an electrical outlet in a shed near Avalos’ house to plug in a heater around 2:40 am Sunday, October 26. The outlet di…

Man arrested in fire that damaged Portland city councilor’s home, vehicle

Police say the attack was not targeted, but Councilor Candace Avalos has questioned that conclusion.

Portland police arrest suspect in Councilor Avalos’ house fire

Portland police have arrested a man suspected of starting a fire near Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos’ house on Oct. 26.

Man arrested for fire at Portland city councilor’s home

A 51-year-old man has been arrested for starting a fire at Portland city councilor’s home in the Mill Park neighborhood last month, according to police.

Homeless man arrested after fire burned City Councilor Candace Avalos' home

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – More than a week after a fire at City Councilor Candace Avalos’ home sparked an investigation, Portland police made an arrest Tuesday morning. Vashon Locust, 51, was arrested in connection to the Oct. 26 fire and faces misdemeanor charges of reckless burning and two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, according to Portland police. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. …

Police arrest man accused of starting fire near Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos' home

Investigators say the fire near Councilor Avalos' home was not a targeted act of violence. The man arrested faces charges of reckless burning and criminal mischief.