Wasco County, Oregon
Suspect accused of setting Larch Creek Fire in Wasco County arrested after skipping court date
The suspect, 51-year-old Christopher Mennealy, didn't show up for a scheduled arraignment Monday, leading the court to issue a warrant for his arrest.
Wasco County searches for man accused of starting $14 million wildfire
According to the Waco County District Attorney’s office, Christopher Michael Mennealy was squatting on a property about 10 miles south of Dufur when he started a fire on July 9.
Warrant issued for man accused of starting Larch Creek Fire in Wasco Co.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of causing one of the largest wildfires in Oregon this season.
Arson suspect accused of starting 18,000-acre Larch Creek Fire fails to appear in Wasco County court; arrest warrant issued
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who failed to appear in Wasco County Circuit Court on Monday to face arson and reckless burning charges, accused of igniting the more than 18,000-acre Larch Creek Fire while squatting on private property in July.
Squatter indicted in Oregon wildfire that cost $14 million to squelch
Christopher Mennealy, 51, was indicted Sept. 4 by a Wasco County grand jury on charges of second-degree arson and reckless burning, the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement Monday. Mennealy allegedly set a fire near Friend, in Wasco County, while squatting on private property.
Larch Creek Fire suspect arrested after missing court date
The man who was indicted for allegedly starting the Larch Creek Fire was arrested Wednesday after failing to appear in court ...
Oregon man indicted in arson that caused 18,286-acre Larch Creek Fire
A 51-year-old Oregon man has been indicted on charges of igniting the 18,300-acre Larch Creek Fire in Wasco County.
Kern County man faces nearly five years in prison for evading police, stealing car
A man was convicted of stealing a car and leading police on a pursuit in McFarland and Wasco.The Kern County District ...
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Man found guilty of evading police in stolen car
A man was found guilty Wednesday of evading a McFarland police officer and a Kern County Sheriff’s deputy while driving a ...
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Suspect Indicted For Starting Larch Creek Fire
A Wasco County grand jury has indicted a squatter for starting the Larch Creek Fire that burned over 18-thousand acres this year. The fire started near the community of Friend on ...
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Dusty Days: Almond harvest creating blowing dust across Kern County
Coming out of the summer months, many almond growers are working to harvest their year's long work creating dusty conditions ...