Police say they made two arrests in connection with an arson fire in which a woman allegedly hired a man to torch her van in order to collect insurance money in Bingham.
Jennifer Sandoval, 30, and Anthony Salisbury, 24, both of Solon, have been charged with arson, conspiracy to commit arson and insurance fraud, according to a news release from the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire investigators, who were assisted by Somerset Sheriff’s Deputies, say Sandoval paid Salisbury $300 to set her 2002 Dodge Caravan on fire on July 24 on Brighton Road in Bingham. Sandoval collected $2,200 in insurance when her van was destroyed, according to the release.
Officials arrested Sandoval on Friday and Salisbury was arrested on Tuesday. Both are being held at Somerset County Jail.
This story will be updated.
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