9/7/24 - LCSO Case #24-4844, #24-4845 Man arrested for arson after lighting fires along I-5 On September 7th at about 1 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a report of a male starting fires along I-5 in the area of Goshen. Deputies and Oregon State Police troopers responded and quickly arrested the suspect, identified as Michael David Brown, 52. Brown was actively lighting a fire on the shoulder of Franklin Boulevard when contacted, and resisted arrest. Multiple fire departments responded as deputies and troopers began evacuating area residents. The fires were brought under control before larger evacuations were necessary. All evacuation notices have since been cleared. Brown was lodged at the Lane County Jail on case #24-4844 for five counts of Arson in the 1st Degree, five counts of Reckless Burning, five counts of Reckless Endangering, Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree, and Resisting Arrest. Through their investigation, deputies also determined Brown had set a fire on Franklin Boulevard at Seavey Loop Road on August 26th. Brown was lodged on case #24-4845 for Arson in the 1st Degree related to that fire. Thanks to the Oregon State Police and multiple fire departments that responded to assist with this call!Photos from Lane County Sheriff's Office's post