PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Reaching a verdict on Wednesday, a Multnomah County jury has determined a man intentionally set a major fire that destroyed the May Apartments of the Goose Hollow neighborhood back in 2023.
More than 16 months after the fire, Garrett Repp was found guilty of starting the fire in the historic building where he lived, causing more than 100 people from their homes on May 16, 2023.
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Court documents previously revealed Repp faced eviction and owed thousands of dollars in back rent before the fire. He is guilty on 55 of 56 counts, including arson, reckless endangering and criminal mischief .
After the fire, residents were blocked from getting their belongings because the city deemed the site unsafe and restricted access. However, many residents reported looting despite security at the site…