- Garrett Allen Ray Repp, a 32-year-old Portland resident with radical leftist affiliations, was convicted on multiple felony charges including first-degree arson after setting fire to the May Apartments building where he lived. The fire was ignited as an act of revenge against his landlord, just before his scheduled eviction.
- The arson destroyed the 100-year-old building, leading to its demolition. Although 20 residents managed to escape, many pets perished, and the incident caused significant disruption, including the closure of nearby freeways due to smoke.
- Repp faced 28 counts of first-degree arson, among other charges, reflecting the severity of the incident, where he used an accelerant to start the fire. His sentencing is set for January. Read More
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