WATERLOO, Iowa — A Waterloo woman has pleaded guilty to charges she attempted to set an ex-boyfriend’s house on fire in March.
Thorsha Gary, 26, is charged with first-degree arson, first-degree burglary, criminal mischief and assault for breaking into Rondell Clark’s home on Cherry Street. Gary allegedly entered while Clark was sleeping, attacking him with a knife and spraying lighter fluid.
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On Friday, Gary pleaded guilty to reduced charges of second-degree arson and second-degree burglary.
She faces up to 10 years in prison on each count. Assistant County Attorney James Katcher said the state will ask for consecutive sentences when Gary comes up for sentencing.
The criminal mischief and assault charges will be dismissed, according to Katcher.
Gary also faces a probation revocation hearing in an unrelated case. She was charged with bringing marijuana into a correctional facility where she was serving time.
According to authorities, the fire March 24 damaged curtains but did not spread to the rest of the home. No injuries were reported.
