Man arrested for targeted arson and 15 hit-and-runs

Bruce Edward McLain, 64, was arrested earlier this week on an accusation of deliberately hitting multiple vehicles with his car early Monday morning.

McLain is being held on a $150,000 bond for criminal endangerment, several counts of criminal mischief, arson and tampering with evidence, Havre Police Lt. Aaron Witmer said.

Witmer said McLain is acccused of 15 hit-and-runs that occurred between 3 and 8 a.m. on Monday, March 16. He said McLain allegedly attempted burn down to the local Girl Scouts’ garage by setting fire to some empty pallets.

He added that McLain attempted to burn down a house...