Chiloquin man arrested for Arson
The following is a press release from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office
CHILOQUIN, Ore. - About 12:45 PM on Friday, January 8, 2021, Klamath County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 37000 block of Park View Dr near Chiloquin at the request of Chiloquin Fire & Rescue who was on the scene of a structure fire and encountered a subject armed with a knife interfering with fire suppression efforts.
Prior to deputies arriving on the scene, the subject was disarmed by firefighters with a fire hose. Fire and EMS personnel later treated the subject for superficial self-inflicted wounds. After arriving on scene deputies arrested Tazwell Sly-Kugar Garcia, 22 of Chiloquin, who is being lodged at the Klamath County Jail on charges including:
Arson 1st Degree
Menacing
Unlawful Use of a Weapon x2
Interference with a Firefighter
Parole Violation