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ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 2/22/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Information
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 44 West Riverside
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: Investigation Update:

The SFD Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has made three arrests in relation to a fire on March 6, 2007 at 1720 E. Fairview Avenue (Laidlaw Parking Lot for School Buses). The incident occurred at 11:55 pm and resulted in $53,365.29 of damage to four of Laidlaw's busses. The SIU has determined the suspects started the fires in two separate areas using an accelerant. A quick response from the SFD and their aggressive actions prevented the fire from becoming catastrophic.

Two adult suspects and one juvenile are in custody and have been charged with Arson in the Second Degree for the incident. They are; A 17 year old male, Nathan Lee Whitney (18 year old male) and Gregory Kirk Whitney (20 year old male).

PROBABLE CAUSE: N/A
DAMAGE EXTENT: N/A
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE:
MUTUAL AID: None Given

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