Man charged in blaze that destroyed Redmond businesses

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Redmond Police say a 23-year-old man was charged in connection with a suspected arson at a strip mall in Redmond last week that destroyed two businesses and damaged three others. Police say Tyndale Cubbo Santos Mariur was arrested Wednesday on unrelated charges. He faces second-degree arson and second-degree burglary charges. KOMO-TV reports on Jan. 14, firefighters responded to a fire that affected Tropea Ristorante Italiano, Redmond Pilates Center, Namaste Indian Restaurant, Sip Thai Bistro and Ocean Optical. It wasn’t immediately known if Mariur has a lawyer to comment on his behalf.