Homeless Man Arrested in Connection to Fire That Damaged Avalos’ Home
A homeless man with a long criminal record has been arrested in connection to the fire that damaged City Councilor Candace Avalos’ East Portland home.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, Vashon Locust was arrested Tuesday morning in connection to the Oct. 26 blaze that destroyed Avalos’ car and the side of her home.
Police said Locust had entered a shed near Avalos’ house to plug in a small heater, but when the outlet failed to work, he lit a fire that spread.
- The fire consumed a carport
- Avalos’ car parked underneath
- The side of her home
Avalos escaped her home unhurt. Locust, 51, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of reckless burning and criminal mischief in the second degree, both misdemeanors.
Author summary: A homeless man arrested for fire that damaged Avalos' home.
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