9/13/25 - LCSO Case 25-4416

Creswell man arrested for arson after lighting trailer on fire

On September 13th at about 1 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Troopers responded to a residence in the 34100 block of Walnut Lane, north of Creswell, for a report of a disorderly male.

As deputies contacted witnesses away from the location, the suspect, identified as Patrick Clancy Croson, 61, of Creswell, started a fire in a 5th wheel trailer on the property.

Deputies moved in with an armored rescue vehicle and drone to allow fire fighters to safely extinguish the fire, as Croson’s whereabouts or intentions were unknown. Deputies found Croson attempting to extinguish the fully engulfed motorhome with a garden hose. He was detained after a brief struggle, and the fire was extinguished before spreading to neighboring structures or properties.

After additional investigation, Croson was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail for Arson in the 1st Degree.

Thanks to the Oregon State Police and South Lane Fire & Rescue for their assistance on this incident.

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