Arlington Heights woman charged with arson for setting own apartment on fire, officials say

Friday, October 13, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An Arlington Heights woman is charged with aggravated arson for allegedly setting her own apartment on fire Thursday.

Firefighters were called to the fire in the 300-block of East Seegers Road Thursday afternoon.
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Police said their investigation found the fire was an arson, and detectives identified evidence that 51-year-old Paula Sanchez had intentionally set the fire in her own apartment.

No one was injured but four apartments were significantly damaged.
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Sanchez has been charged with one felony count of aggravated arson. She was ordered held without bond and is due back in court in November.
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