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Man Accused of Arson and Assault in Olympia | Seattle News
A 38-year-old man, Joe Johnson, is facing explosive charges after allegedly assaulting someone in a homeless encampment and setting an apartment on fire—leading to a SWAT standoff, K9 involvement, and his sedation and hospitalization. Charged with first-degree arson and second-degree assault, he’s slapped with a $1 million bail and strict conditions, deemed a flight risk and community danger. Prosecutors describe a brutal attack with a propane tank and a building engulfed in flames, while his defense argues the arson evidence is shaky and bail is unaffordable—adding that Johnson is already…
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