Four apparent arson fires set in Redmond’s Dry Canyon over past 10 days; police seek public’s help to find suspect
(Update: Matthew Draxton will have a report on NewsChannel 21 at Five)
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond police sought the public’s help Monday as they look for a male suspect in a string of fires that have been intentionally set in the city’s popular Dry Canyon over the past 10 days, all caught and doused by fire crews at small sizes.
The fires were started during the nighttime hours on Thursday, Sept. 5; Saturday, Sept. 7; Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 13, Lieutenant Eric Beckwith said.
The fires have been set at or near access points to the Dry Canyon Trail near SW Obsidian Avenue and Pumice Avenue.
“The fires were able to be extinguished quickly by the Redmond Fire Department, and the Redmond Police Department is actively searching for a male suspect,” Beckwith said.
Police released two photos from surveillance video taken of the latest fire, on Friday night.
Anyone with information regarding the person is asked to contact Redmond Police through Deschutes County non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.
Matthew Draxton is speaking with Redmond Police, as well as residents and users of the popular park and trail about the string of blazes. His report will be on NewsChannel 21 at Five.
