Chelan Hills Fire court update: 2 plead not guilty, trial set for Nov. 17
Sep 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Chelan Hills Fire. (Photo courtesy of Eastside Fire and Rescue via KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of Eastside Fire and Rescue via KIRO 7)
Four of the five suspects arrested in connection with the July 4 Chelan Hills Fire appeared in Douglas County court Monday.
A 19-year-old Roy man made his initial appearance on charges including first-degree manslaughter, first-degree arson, first-degree malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault.
The judge set his bail at $1 million. He is due back in court on Oct. 5.
Valentin Tabunscic, 18, Julian Mikityuk, 19, and Mark Okhrimchik, 19, were charged with first-degree manslaughter, arson, malicious mischief, and six counts of assault.
Chelan Hills Fire pleas and court dates
Tabunscic and Mikityuk pleaded not guilty to all charges. Their trial date is set for Nov. 17. Okhrimchik’s arraignment was postponed until Oct. 1.
Earlier this month, authorities charged Michael Yakimov, an 18-year-old Kent man, with the same crimes.
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