Convicted Arsonist Wanted For Setting Building On Fire

Sun., Dec. 22, 1996

From Staff And Wire Reports

This week’s Secret Witness target is a man previously convicted of arson and again wanted for setting fire to a building.

Glenn Edward Martin, 45, of Spokane, is being sought by police to answer charges of first-degree arson.

Martin was convicted on the same charge in January 1987. He also has convictions for driving under the influence, reckless driving, a probation violation and refusing to cooperate with a law enforcement officer.

Martin is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes.

Secret Witness is offering a cash reward for information that leads to his arrest. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Secret Witness at 327-5111.

Callers do not have to give their names to be eligible for the reward.

Secret Witness is a civilian organization not affiliated with law enforcement. Callers are encouraged to use a code name or number for future contact about a reward. , DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Photo

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