Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home And Setting It On Fire (Photo)
- 01/05/26
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:49 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 17191 SW Eldorado Drive in Tigard. Deputies learned one of the parties involved, 37-year-old Jaime Lopez, also had a felony warrant for his arrest and requested additional units to help take him into custody.
The remaining family members exited the home, leaving Lopez alone inside. Lopez refused to come out, and deputies were told he had access to firearms.
The Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) and Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU) were requested to assist in getting Lopez to surrender. While the tactical team and negotiators were making efforts to gain compliance from Lopez, he began setting the house on fire from the inside.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) responded to provide support for the residential fire and integrated hose lines with the perimeter units. Lopez continued lighting fires inside the home, which eventually burned him. When Lopez finally came to a window near the front of the home, he was rescued by the TNT and TVF&R. TVF&R extinguished the fire, making sure other neighboring structures were not endangered.
Lopez was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation. No police or firefighters were injured during this incident.
Lopez remains in police custody at the hospital, and when released, will be charged with the following:
- Arson in the first-degree
- Felony warrant from the Oregon State Parole Board
- Domestic harassment
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be added.
The Sheriff's Office is grateful for the collaborative response from surrounding police departments and the cooperation with TVF&R and AMR.
Man Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home And Setting It On Fire (Photo)
- 01/05/26
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:49 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at 17191 SW Eldorado Drive in Tigard. Deputies learned one of the parties involved, 37-year-old Jaime Lopez, also had a felony warrant for his arrest and requested additional units to help take him into custody.
The remaining family members exited the home, leaving Lopez alone inside. Lopez refused to come out, and deputies were told he had access to firearms.
The Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) and Crisis Negotiations Unit (CNU) were requested to assist in getting Lopez to surrender. While the tactical team and negotiators were making efforts to gain compliance from Lopez, he began setting the house on fire from the inside.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) responded to provide support for the residential fire and integrated hose lines with the perimeter units. Lopez continued lighting fires inside the home, which eventually burned him. When Lopez finally came to a window near the front of the home, he was rescued by the TNT and TVF&R. TVF&R extinguished the fire, making sure other neighboring structures were not endangered.
Lopez was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation. No police or firefighters were injured during this incident.
Lopez remains in police custody at the hospital, and when released, will be charged with the following:
- Arson in the first-degree
- Felony warrant from the Oregon State Parole Board
- Domestic harassment
The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be added.
The Sheriff's Office is grateful for the collaborative response from surrounding police departments and the cooperation with TVF&R and AMR.
