Sheriff’s Office names suspect in April 7 arson

Posted April 16, 2022 at 12:00 pm by

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has identified the person suspected of starting the fire that destroyed multiple buildings in Friday Harbor. According to their press release:

On Saturday, April 16, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant for the arrest of Dwight C. Henline in connection with the arson fires from Thursday, April 7 in downtown Friday Harbor.

On Friday, April 15, Sheriff’s detectives received information that Henline was at a residence in Langley and attempted to contact him unsuccessfully. A search warrant was served on the residence for evidence of the arson with numerous articles being removed.

The whereabouts of Henline are currently unknown. He was last seen in the Langley area and may potentially be armed and dangerous. If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please call 911 and do not attempt to contact him.

Update: Island County Sheriff’s deputies took Henline into custody at around 4:30 p.m. today. He will later be transferred to San Juan County for an appearance in court.

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One comment...

  1. Damn

    Comment by Alexis Carter on April 16, 2022 at 12:23 pm

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