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Arson And Animal Abuse Conviction

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(Dallas, OR) -- A Polk County jury has found a man guilty of arson and animal abuse. On October 3rd, Calvin Tucker used gas to start a fire at an apartment complex after one of the residents ended a multi-year relationship. Three of four apartments had families inside. One family with children was trapped on the second floor and needed help to evacuate. Another apartment had five cats. Two cats were saved by firefighters, but three died. In its verdict, the jury found Tucker had shown no remorse. He'll be sentenced in December.

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