Law Enforcement Today – by Amie Flanagan
WEST COAST – A series of wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California are now being considered arson – and sources tell Law Enforcement Today that they may be part of a “coordinated attack”. Law enforcement throughout the west coast is reportedly being put on alert to look out for “opportunists” and those who may have more sinister motives.
A number of arsonists are already in jail, and there a few on the run, we’re told.
Federal law enforcement sources also tell Law Enforcement Today. that some of the people who started the fires may be connected in some way.
There are currently 20 large #wildfires burning 476,027 acres in Oregon & Washington. Extreme fire weather continues across the region. We all need to do everything we can to minimize every single spark because, w/these conditions, a spark could easily result in a wildfire. pic.twitter.com/DdyHKqGlOb
— Forest Service NW (@ForestServiceNW) September 8, 2020
On Wednesday, September 10, 2020, Troopers in Puyallup, Washington said they arrested a 36-year-old Puyallup man caught setting a fire in the brush. This was along State Route 167 in Puyallup in the median of SR 167 at Meridian.
The fire started to spread, but the Puyallup Police closed the northbound ramp on the highway. He told troopers he was looking for a camera. They still took the suspect to jail.
Forgot my tags!!@FifePD @PuyallupPD
— Trooper Ryan Burke (@wspd1pio) September 9, 2020
Another arson suspect was arrested in Spokane after allegedly starting multiple fires.
Christine Comello,36, was arrested after allegedly starting multiple fires in Spokane on Monday. Officer Mohondro arrived on the scene where he witnessed some grass and a palette outside of a commercial business on fire. There was reasonable evidence the fire was started by a human and not lightening or telephone poles.
Mohondro spotted another fire a few blocks away. This was next to an old oil drum under a tree. This could cause the fire to explode into something much larger. The Spokane Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.
More units arrived in the area and detained Comello. She originally lied about her name, but it was discovered she had a warrant for her arrest.
Witnesses identified her as the arsonist. As a result she was booked for 2nd degree arson, 1st degree arson and burglary.
36-year-old Christine Comello, who lied to police about her name, was arrested for arson and burglary. https://t.co/qnpAunlf5d
— KAPP-KVEW (@KAPPKVEW) September 9, 2020
A federal law enforcement source shared with Law Enforcement Today that the feds are looking into whether the cases are linked together… and warn there could be more “attacks”.
“We are reacting to a coordinated series of attempts to start fires anywhere and everywhere in Oregon. Public and Private lands, incorporated and unincorporated areas.
By all indications so far in the preliminary stages of these investigations there is a coordinated effort on the part of these individuals to start fires in areas that are the least protected and most vulnerable then slowing working their way into more populated areas and neighborhoods.
Please take this information as an advisory for you own account and welfare and please act in good faith with due diligence to plan accordingly for your own safety and the well being of your community.”
In Eugene, Oregan, Elias Newton Pendergrass, 44, was arrested on Tuesday. He was suspected of arson in a wildfire that that burned almost 400 acres, and caused evacuations west of Eugene. Pendergrass, a Mapleton resident, is accused of first-degree arson.
He allegedly started the fire in Sweet Creek Milepost 2, which covers 382 acres near Mapleton. He’s being held in the Lane County Jail.
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A middle aged man with tattoos was determined to set fire at the state park in Dexter, Oregon. On Wednesday, September 9,2020 firefighters arrived to someone attempting to start fires at the Dexter State Recreation Area, an Oregon State Park. The park is along Highway 58. This is one of the few places people can travel in Oregon and not deal too heavily with fire.
Firefighters responded Wednesday to someone attempting to start fires at Dexter State Recreation Area, the fire chief said in a social media post.https://t.co/oPdzaxWgbp
— KSNV News 3 (@News3LV) September 10, 2020
Dexter Rural Fire, Chief Matt Peterson stated in a social media post:
“I don’t ever do this, but this is ridiculous!!!”
The man with the arm tattoos was seen starting two fires in the bushes towards the dam. Luckily, several people helped extinguish the fire before the firefighters could arrive. The suspect has a black German Shepherd, and he is driving a green Ford or Chevy SUV.
He asked the public to be on the lookout for a man with a black German Shepherd driving a green Ford or Chevy SUV. Anyone with information about the man is asked to contact law enforcement.
I asked police if the fires are man-made or natural. #oregonwildfires #oregonfire #medford #Phoenix @MedfordALERT pic.twitter.com/EpgSUxl0A3
— StayAway (@StayAway_Music) September 10, 2020
In Salinas, California, 37-year-old Anita Esquivel, is in the Monterey County Jail for arson. The California Highway patrol confirms Esquivel was arrested after allegedly starting fires intentionally along Highway 101 near Boronda Road. This occurred after 9 a.m. but the number of fires were not released.
Can confirm a woman was arrested in Salinas this morning, accused of INTENTIONALLY starting fires on the side of Highway 101 near Boronda.
Amazing how dangerous this is considering the heat/fire conditions we are seeing locally and around California.
— Aaron Groff (@AaronGroffTV) September 7, 2020
There are current concerns and allegations that many of these people who have started fires may be related to Antifa. However, these allegations have not be confirmed.
Law enforcement sources throughout Oregon and California did confirm for us that investigations are underway to see if a number of these fires are tied together.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated as new information becomes available.
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Let us know 24 hours before they are released on own recognizance.
We promise they won’t do it again.
And no that is not screaming and gun shots you hear.
As I advised before, don’t leave your home unattended, as somebody else might tend to burn you out.
Shit’s so dry a fart could be the spark. Ain’t never seen conditions like this here. Desert dry for long times is not natural, and Agenda 2030 is marching into place.
These Jew MTHRFKRS are going to burn in a very special way, they somehow think they’re going to skate, there is a power that is watching and waiting for that special time.
Nobody gets away from with what they’re doing.
It sure would be good right about now to here that all are safe in the Shivley clan. Anyway, not sure if this was posted yet, but it’s on the Chiloquin fire:
https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/news/242-fire-over-12000-acres
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We are fine and I do believe the danger has passed, at least until the next fire pops up out of nowhere.
Thank you for caring.
Many were pullin’ for you guys, hoping to hear good news. So thank you, and may the worst be behind you.
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Glad to hear this Henry
keep yer head on a swivel , I’m sure this isn’t over yet
Tragedy, heartbreak:
A 12 yr. old boy died alongside his dog in the Oregon wildfires:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/young-boy-died-alongside-his-dog-oregon-wildfires-n1239746
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Southern Oregon Ashland-Talent-Phoenix Fire Levels Over 600 Homes And Over 100 Businesses Watch Video Recorded Live As Phoenix Burned:
@ 26:00
https://rense.com/general96/ashland-fire.php