The man suspected of setting fires in Oregon and Washington state ballot drop boxes is a metalworker and might be planning more attacks, officials said Wednesday.
Portland Police Bureau spokesman Mike Benner said that the man, who has not been identified, had a “wealth of experience in metal fabrication and welding” and fabrication before he set off incendiary devices in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington.
In a news conference, Benner added that Portland investigators “believe it is very possible the suspect intends to continue these targeted attacks across the area.”
The suspect is described as white, 30 to 40 years old, and balding or with very short hair, officials said. Police previously said surveillance video showed the man driving a black or dark-colored 2001 to 2004 Volvo S-60….