March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
Oregon Faith News Note,
Eugene has been hit with a rash of fires over the past few days which included multiple times at the Eugene Faith Center. Police believe they have a suspect who was caught in the act.
KMTR News Reports, “Eugene (KMTR) – After a string of arson fires in west Eugene police have made an arrest. Eugene officers say a trespasser was at the Eugene Faith Center on West 13th Avenue and arrested Monday night. Two suspicious fires were discovered at the church Monday morning, following a fire on Saturday. Police helped security officers at the church detain Mathew Wayne Rossi, 31, of Eugene. Police say he was found under a building on the church campus with rolled-up newspapers and several lighters. Police arrested Rossi on charges of first-degree arson, burglary and assault.” Continue reading.
At least there is one less out there to do damage. How mixed up someone must be to do what he has been doing.
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So sad. There was a time when places of worship were “off limits.”