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Jury finds Clarinda woman guilty in arson case

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September 22nd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

A jury in Page County has found a Clarinda woman guilty on felony charges of 2nd Degree Arson and 2nd Degree Burglary. 33-year old Brandy Lee Allison faces up to 10-years in prison and fines of up to $10,000 when she’s sentenced Oct. 19th.

The charges were the result of an investigation into a fire at 214 W. Logan Street, in May. Authorities determined carpeting in the home’s kitchen was intentionally set on fire. The blaze caused $5,000 damage. No one was injured. The home’s owner managed to extinguish the flames. Clarinda Fire fighters helped to ventilate the home.