A Seattle man accused of setting a fire at the Neighbours nightclub on Capitol Hill was sentenced to twelve months in jail after pleading guilty to second‑degree arson. David Tait Jr. has already spent 274 days in custody, which counts toward his sentence. Police say he lit a fire near the club’s entrance on November 2, 2025, triggering alarms before firefighters put it out. About half an hour later, officers responded to another fire a block away and found Tait nearby with a can of butane and a lighter. He also had an active warrant for a previous reckless burning case. The judge ordered him to undergo a mental health evaluation and treatment after his release, with restitution to be decided later. Court records show Tait has a long history of fire‑related incidents. In October 2025, he was arrested for allegedly starting a fire inside the Pitts Campbell Apartments in Yesler Terrace, a supportive housing facility. Staff told investigators he had a pattern of setting fires in his unit, and the latest blaze caused major damage. Residents said they saw him running from the building before returning the next day, when he was arrested. His sentencing today marks the latest case tied to a series of fires linked to him over the past several years.