Arson Investigation Western Douglas Co., June 23

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, at approximately 12:00 pm, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a structure fire involving suspicious circumstances in the 4000-block of Scholfield Road in Reedsport. Deputies responded to the area and conducted an investigation. The investigation has determined the cause of the fire to be the result of Arson. Deputies consider 25 year-old Joshua Michael Palmer of Reedsport to be a suspect in the case and are currently seeking his whereabouts. Anyone who believes they have information about the fire or Palmer’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 541-440-4471 or by email at dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us