Lexington police arrested a man they say torched his ex-girlfriend’s car after a fight earlier this month.
According to court documents, Paul Leach, 35, kicked in the door of his ex’s Radcliffe Road home and broke her TV after an earlier argument. Police say he also assaulted the woman, causing some scratches and bruises. Police say the victim told them that once Leach was outside the house, she went back inside and got a large kitchen knife to keep him from harming her further. She said she also called her cousin to come and make Leach leave her property. Police say at that point, Leach began screaming and threatening to kill her cousin if he showed up. Court documents indicate Leach left the front yard when the victim called police.
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According to court documents, Leach returned about two hours later and set the victim’s car on fire. A witness reported seeing Leach’s car speeding away at the time of the fire.
Police arrested Leach Wednesday and charged him with burglary, arson, criminal mischief and assault.
