Donna Mintzer, 48, of Marysville, was involved in a "verbal argument" the was quickly escalating when East Pennsboro Township police when called to her home in the 900 block of River Road at 10:21 a.m. on May 30, according to a release by the department.
Upon arrival police found that Mintzer had gone inside, went upstairs, and set a pile of clothing on fire on the second floor of the home.
Mintzer was arrested for a felony charge of Causing Catastrophe and a summary offense of criminal mischief or damaging property with intent, recklessness, or neglect, county records show.
She was held overnight in the Cumberland County Prison and was released on a $25,000 surety bond for her bail, according to her court docket.
Her formal arraignment has been scheduled for 9 a.m. on August 15, court detail.
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