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3/4/26 - LCSO Case 26-1097   
  
Florence man arrested after starting fire, fighting with deputy in Dunes City   
  
On March 4th at 11 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the Dunes contract responded to the 83700 block of Clear Lake Road, Dunes City, for a report of trespassing and reckless burning. An area resident reported a male entered their property, lit a brush pile on fire, and threatened the property owner. The suspect, Dustin Steven Lafrance, 34, of Florence, was also wanted in other cases.    
  
The deputy encountered Lafrance nearby on Clear Lake Road. As the deputy attempted to detain him, Lafrance pulled out a knife. The deputy was able avoid injury and separate himself from Lafrance, who then ran north on Clear Lake Road.    
  
The deputy gave chase as officers and deputies responded. A Florence Police officer located Lafrance on Huckleberry Lane and deployed a taser. An Oregon State Trooper assisted with detaining him.    
  
Lafrance was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:   
 - Resisting Arrest    
 - Menacing   
 - Unlawful Use of a Weapon   
 - Trespass in the 2nd Degree   
 - Reckless Burning   
 - Theft in the 2nd Degree from a prior case   
 - Probation Violations on convictions of Assault in the 4th Degree and Disorderly Conduct   
  
Thanks to the Florence Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance on this incident. Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
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