Deputy prosecutor Mike Hogan said the suspect had prior contacts with the mosque. In fact, police said the suspect had previously been arrested for making a disturbance at the mosque.
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| Photo: Bellvue,Wash., Fire Department |
Source/Credit: KOMO News
By KOMO Staff | January 14, 2016
BELLEVUE, Wash. --A fire badly damaged an Eastside mosque early Saturday morning.
"We believe this fire was intentionally set," said Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett.
One man is under arrest for investigation of arson. Officials said he had been at the mosque before and had previously been arrested there.
Firefighters arrived at the Islamic Center of the Eastside in the 14700 block of Main Street at 2:49 a.m. to find 40-foot flames coming from the rear of the building. Firefighters managed to save half of the building and conducted salvage operations to preserve holy books and electronic equipment.
"We view this as an attack on our entire community," said Mylett. He said a 37-year-old was arrested in a parking lot behind the mosque. He was laying down when found, Mylett said.
He was jailed for investigation of second-degree arson and for a warrant for malicious mischief from Seattle.
He declared the fire arson, saying he based that conclusion on evidence from the scene, including video footage, and what the suspect told officers.
Mylett said the arson was not an act of terrorism or part of some sort of coordinated attack. But he said the suspect's motive is unclear.
Deputy prosecutor Mike Hogan said the suspect had prior contacts with the mosque. In fact, police said the suspect had previously been arrested for making a disturbance at the mosque.
Hogan said he expects arson charges will be filed Tuesday.
The fire left members of the mosque stunned.
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