Vancouver Police make arrest in arson investigation

A man accused in the arson investigation of two incidents has been arrested by the Vancouver Police Department.
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Suspect accused of setting a fire near the garage of the home of Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle

A man accused in the arson investigation of two incidents has been arrested by the Vancouver Police Department.

On Wednesday (Sept. 14) at approximately 12:03 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a business (El Burrito Mojado) located at 808 Harney Street for the report of a male who was observed on a security camera burglarizing the business.  

The male was located inside the business and was arrested without incident. This male was also determined to be the suspect in the arson investigation of an incident on Sept. 12 at the home of Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle.. 

Aiden Michael Murray was booked into the Clark County Jail for Burglary II, Theft III, Malicious Mischief II and Arson I. 

On Monday (Sept. 12) at about 9:37 p.m., Vancouver Police responded to the report of an arson in progress at a residence in the 3500 block of F Street. The homeowner confronted an individual who was setting a fire near the garage of the home and the suspect fled on foot. 

The homeowner was able to extinguish the fire. Vancouver Police set up containment and conducted a K9 track. The suspect was not located at that time. 

Vancouver Police Department arson investigators and the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office are continuing the investigation. Nothing further is releasable at this time. 

Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.


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