NEWS RELEASE
Bend Police Department
Date: August 1, 2013 Case # 2013-158607
Date & Time of Incident: July 31, 2013 @ 12:31 PM
Type of Incident: House Fires
Location of Incident: 134 NW Colorado Ave. & 242 NW Hill Street
Victim Information:
Smith, Lonny Joseph, 36 year-old male; 134 NW Colorado Ave
Helms, Shaneka Darshell; 36 year-old female; 134 NW Colorado Ave
Suspect Information:
Garner, Sarah Beth; 38 year-old; W/F; 242 NW Hill Street
Narrative:
On Wednesday, July 31, 2013, Bend Police made contact with Sarah Garner. After contacting Garner she was taken into custody and transported to St. Charles Medical Center for a mental health evaluation. The case is being forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review, however the investigation is ongoing and any assistance from the public would be greatly appreciated. If anyone has information please contact the Bend Police Department at 541-322-2960.
Charges: Arson I, Recklessly Endangering, Reckless Burning