TYE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man was accused of starting a dumpster fire while evading capture on Thursday night.
Elias Moreno Olague was arrested in Tye on a 2nd Degree Arson Charge at around 9:00 p.m. on February 27.
Police say that the suspect was reported near Dollar General at a time for allegedly stealing from the store. Shortly after, the suspect tried to escape on foot.
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Olague has been booked in the Taylor County Jail with a bond of $25,000.
No further information is available at the moment.