Spokane: SPD Make an Arrest in Connection with an Arson that Happened on June 9

~ Spokane, WA- On the morning of June 9th, 2026, a house fire broke out in the 600 block of East Sanson Ave. The Spokane Police Department received a call around 6:30am and quickly responded to the scene. According to Officer T. Leming, Public Information Officer for the Spokane Police Department, multiple victims were inside the home at the time of the fire, including the suspect's child.

Fortunately, all occupants were able to safely evacuate through a window before the fire spread rapidly throughout the house. However, it did not stop there as it also caught a neighbor's attached garage on fire.

After firefighters from the Spokane Fire Department successfully extinguished the blaze, Fire Investigators arrived on scene and notified officers that the fire appeared to be intentionally set. In their investigation, officers spoke with victims and witnesses and collected video evidence.

One officer had prior knowledge that one of the victims living at the location was under a Domestic Violence Order of Protection. Through further investigation and with help from video surveillance footage, they were able to identify Romello D. Abram (35) as the suspect. It was discovered that Abram was prohibited from being within 1000 feet of the location due to being named as respondent in the Domestic Violence Order of Protection.

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On July 7th, 2026, SPD's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), with assistance from Air Support Unit (ASU) and K9 units, located and arrested Abram for one count of First Degree Arson-DV, one count of First Degree Arson-Damage Dwelling, one count of Order Violation (gross misdemeanor), and one count of Harassment-DV (gross misdemeanor).

The Spokane Police Department is urging anyone who may be a victim of Domestic Violence or knows someone who is in need of help to contact Crime Check at 509-456-2233 or call YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline at 509-326-CALL.

Attached to this press release are three photos related to the incident. Photo 1 shows the aftermath of the house fire, while Photo 2 and Photo 3 show Abram being taken into custody by police officers.

The Spokane Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of the community, especially those who may be victims of Domestic Violence. They urge anyone in need of assistance to reach out for help.

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