Police: Woman Admits to Starting Fire While on Meth
WEST DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Lancaster County woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she admitted to starting a fire that destroyed a mobile home while under the influence of methamphetamine.
According to police, emergency crews responded to a fire at a mobile home in the 100 block of Greider Avenue in West Donegal Township on Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators say Courtney Matteson, 36, was seen attempting to leave the area following the blaze. Authorities reported that she later returned and allegedly told officers she had "messed up."
Police say Matteson admitted to setting the fire while high on methamphetamine. No information was immediately available regarding injuries or the extent of the damage caused by the fire.
Matteson has been charged with multiple offenses related to arson. The incident remains under investigation.