Jamestown Woman Accused Of Trying To Set SUV On Fire With Molotov Cocktail

JAMESTOWN (CBS13) — A Jamestown woman was arrested Monday night on attempted arson charges, accused of trying to set a vehicle on fire.

The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office said a victim reported a woman tried to light her SUV on fire Monday night on Fourth Avenue. At the scene, deputies found a melted plastic, Molotov cocktail-style bottle on the ground under a car on the street.

A witness reportedly alerted the victim about the fire and the two were able to put it out with a garden hose before it spread to the vehicle.

Deputies identified 41-year-old Samantha Good as the suspect and arrested her for attempted arson at her house.

The motive for the attempted arson is unknown at this time.

More from CBS Sacramento:

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.