Man is accused of threatening to burn Washougal City Hall

A homeless man is facing a charge of making a bomb threat, including communication, in Washougal City Hall.

Scott Daniel Gioia, 38, is accused of telling a city employee on July 14, he was going to “burn city hall down.” The statement was allegedly made after he asked to see Mayor Sean Guard to talk about his feelings on the availability of help and resources for the local transient population.