PULLMAN, Wash. — A man who set fire to a Pullman apartment building in October 2025 received the maximum possible sentence this week after pleading guilty to arson and eluding police.
Elijah Reagan entered guilty pleas for first-degree arson and attempting to elude law enforcement, resulting in a 34-month prison sentence. The charges stem from an intentional fire that damaged an apartment building in Pullman last fall.
Investigators determined Reagan deliberately set the October 2025 blaze at the apartment complex. When officers attempted to arrest Reagan in connection with the arson, he fled, leading police on a high-speed pursuit.
The chase ended when law enforcement called in a SWAT team. Trained negotiators convinced Reagan to surrender peacefully, and he was transported to the Whitman County Jail.
Reagan’s decision to enter guilty pleas this week avoided a lengthy trial and allowed for immediate sentencing. The 34-month sentence represents the maximum penalty available for the combined charges.
The October apartment fire caused property damage and forced residents to evacuate their homes. Fire officials worked to prevent the blaze from spreading to additional units.
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