The Brief
- The U.S. Marshals Service arrested three additional suspects in Western Washington late on Thursday in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire.
- The arrests bring the total number of individuals in custody to four following the September arrest of 18-year-old Michael Yakimov.
- Douglas County Sheriff’s Office officials stated that arrest warrants remain active for additional suspects as the investigation continues.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. – The U.S. Marshals announced late Thursday night the arrests of three additional suspects in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire, bringing the total number of people in custody to four. The sheriff’s office says additional arrests are likely with one more warrant out for a fifth suspect. Investigators are also working to identify a possible sixth suspect.
Chelan Hills Fire: Multiple additional arrests made in Western WA
What we know:
On Thursday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced that a second suspect, a 19-year-old man, was located and arrested at his home in University Place by the U.S. Marshals. Later that night, authorities announced the arrest of an 18-year-old in Tacoma and a 19-year-old in Pacific.
Editor’s Note: FOX 13 Seattle is not naming the additional suspects because they have not been formally charged.…