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Kokomo PD: Woman set fires inside National Guard Armory

By Matt Christy,

2024-09-03

KOKOMO, Ind. — A woman is under arrest after allegedly being caught at a National Guard Armory setting fires.

According to the Kokomo Police Department, police and fire crews were called out to the armory on Markland Avenue on Sunday, at approximately 11:16 p.m. After firefighters extinguished several small fires believed to be intentionally set, police reported finding a woman hiding inside a vehicle parked in a secured area.

The woman, identified as 47-year-old Kimberley Austin, was arrested. She allegedly admitted to starting the fires and calling 911 to report them.

Police said no one was injured as a result of the fires.

Austin faces potential charges of burglary and arson. The Howard County Prosecutor’s Office will determine her final charges.

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Patrishia Herrell

09-04

atleast she called the fire department but she does need evaluated

Mr. Concerned w/Common Sense~ME~

09-04

she needs mental help

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