Man Charged With Arson

A Hood River man has been arrested on an arson charge after a structure fire late Monday night at 3300 West Cascade Avenue.  According to the Hood River Police Department, officers arrived at about 11:30 Monday night to find a shed fully engulfed in flames.  The Hood River Fire Department also responded and was able to contain the fire, which damaged one home.  Officers arrested 28-year-old Ricardo Ortiz-Torres, who had been living on the property.  The statement by Hood River Police Chief Neal Holste said officers determined there was malicious intent as a motive for starting the fire.  Ortiz-Torres was booked and lodged at NORCOR on a charge of first degree arson.

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