Man Accused of Two Fires and Theft | Portland News

A 31-year-old man, Josue Paredes Merino, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly setting two fires in Vancouver—including one at a furniture store where people were inside—and stealing a $2K bike while brandishing a knife. Surveillance caught him fleeing the first blaze, and the homeowner reportedly held him at gunpoint before police arrived. Prosecutors say he’s a danger to the public, leading to a $750K bail—money he couldn’t post since he’d already fled. Detectives suspect a third fire that day may tie back to him. He pleaded not guilty and his trial is set for October 26th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c10b6608ab4d600b