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Man Charged After Flamethrower Fired During Eviction

8/28/2026

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  • Tenant Darren Dunn ignited an improvised flamethrower during an eviction.
  • Flames traveled about 15 feet toward a deputy, who was not injured.
  • Deputies found a battery wired to aerosol cans, which technicians said likely would not explode.
  • Dunn was detained, taken to a VA hospital, and faces assault, incendiary device, and obstruction charges.
  • The eviction took place at 11:55 a.m. on Aug. 11 2026 at Southwest 22nd Street and Robinson Avenue.