Salem PD: Arson suspect tried to light home on fire using gas

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — An arson suspect accused of trying to light a Salem home on fire last week using gasoline and a lighter was arrested in Newport early Thursday morning.

Jacob Braun, 32, of Salem, was identified as a suspect in an attempted arson on January 30 in the 5300 block of Landon Street Southeast.

Investigators said Braun tried to light a paper bag containing gasoline on fire on the front porch of a home…

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