HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 34-year-old woman was jailed Monday after a domestic disturbance where she reportedly set fire to clothing and other household items.
Melissa Bell was arrested for suspicion of arson, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal damage to property.
The victim reported clothes that belonged to her and her son were taken out of a closet and set on fire. This happened after the two got into an argument.
The arrest came just after 9 p.m.
After a first appearance in court, bond in the case was reduced to $5,000. She’ll be back in court next week to see if the state has filed formal charges.
Bell has prior criminal convictions for criminal threat and criminal use of a weapon.