Oregon man accused of burning his boss's car

[October 06, 2010]  SILVERTON, Ore. (AP) -- A Silverton man who learned he was about to be fired has been accused of burning his boss's car.

Police said a 33-year-old man poured gasoline on the car early Saturday and set it on fire.

Investigators learned the victim is the suspect's supervisor at a Silverton restaurant.

The Statesman Journal reported the suspect was taken to the Marion County Jail on charges of arson, criminal mischief and reckless burning.

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Information from: Statesman Journal, http://www.statesmanjournal.com/

[Associated Press]

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