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Tacoma man arrested for arson at ex-NFL player Desmond Trufant's home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:06 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Tacoma man arrested for arson at ex-NFL player Desmond Trufant's home
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Sean Ross Demery, 50, has been charged with first-degree arson for allegedly setting fire to ex-NFL player Desmond Trufant's rental property in Tacoma on October 10. Detectives reported that Demery made bizarre claims about mind control involving Trufant and his brother during police interviews. Surveillance footage led to his identification after witnesses recognized him from the street. The fire, which caused significant smoke damage, occurred while the house was unoccupied. Demery was arrested on October 12 and has been ordered to have no contact with Trufant.

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  • •Demery allegedly set fire to Trufant's property on October 10.
  • •Officers identified Demery through surveillance video.
  • •Demery has a history of previous misdemeanor convictions.
  • •He has been ordered held in jail on $75,000 bail.
  • •The property was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
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  • 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tacoma man accused of arson at ex-NFL player’s house made bizarre claims to police
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Detectives reported that the suspect, Sean Ross Demery, “obviously” had mental health issues and made claims about mind control.

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