Another ex boyfriend arrested for allegedly pouring accelerant and attempting to ignite the substance before fleeing.
HCSO Press Release (11/21 at 3:41 a.m.):
On 11/17/2023, at about 7:45 p.m, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 3500 block of Edgewood Rd. in the Eureka area for the report of domestic dispute and attempted arson.
Deputies arrived at the property and contacted a 19-year-old female victim. During their investigation, deputies learned that the female victim’s ex-boyfriend, 39-year-old Ryan Smith of Fortuna, had arrived uninvited to her residence. While there, Smith reportedly poured a suspected liquid accelerant on the victim and attempted to ignite the substance before fleeing the area.
On 11/18/2023, at about 11:40 a.m., Smith was located by officers with the Fortuna Police Department and arrested on charges stemming from this incident. Smith was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges of attempted homicide (PC 664/187(A)), and criminal threats (PC422(A)).
This case is still under investigation.
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