SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Salem Police (SPD) said a 26-year-old is in custody after “a series of violent crimes committed Monday morning, including arson, robbery, and assault.”
Officials say that Ethan Thorington’s crime spree began just before neighbors reported a fire at 10:17 a.m. in the 300 block of Khartoum Street SE. Thorington was seen leaving the property just before the fire started.
Salem Fire said when they arrived, they found a structure fully involved and called a second alarm to bring more resources. “Once the fire was suppressed, a Deputy Fire Marshal conducted an initial investigation with assistance from Salem Police Felony Crimes Unit arson detectives,” Salem Police said…