Sheriff John Nowels
Coverage of Sheriff John Nowels in the Nexus archive.
- Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires
A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that destroyed over 700 buildings and displaced 67,000 people. A community tip led authorities to the suspect, who was later detained with matches and a lighter, though his prior felony conviction in Arizona was noted.
- Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires
A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for setting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that destroyed 700 buildings and displaced 67,000 people. A community tip led authorities to the suspect, who was later found with matches and a lighter, and some residents are returning to find their homes destroyed.