Someone would have to have arsonist tendencies to do this…
Spokane Man Jailed After 2nd Try at Seting a Fire
The suspect was previously arrested May 23rd for an unsuccessful attempt to start a fire, it didn’t cause major damage.
Now, he’s back behind bars after Deputies responded to a location near Dishman Mica Road and East Appleway in the Spokane Valley.
Deputies Said This was Not Related to the Upriver Drive Blaze
Around 3:25 AM Tuesday morning, Officers were called to the area, after witnesses reported seeing flames, and some smelled burning rubber. Deputies and fire crews saw an orange glow from a tree line, and found 38-year-old Terrio T. Turntine standing nearby.
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He told Officers several stories, beginning with he was just walking to a convenience store and he saw a woman pushing a shopping cart who was walking away from the blaze. He then claimed he was trying to put it out.
The Suspect Had Sooty Hands, and Had 2 Lighters With Him.
Turntine had an interesting explanation for the lighters, according to the SCSO:
“The Deputy asked why he had two lighters in his hands when they contacted him, and Turntine said he was trying to light a “joint” while trying to put out the fire.”…