A fire at a New Milford condo complex on Valentine's Day was reportedly set by a woman who used her child’s sippy cup, filled with gasoline, outside the unit her husband shares with his girlfriend. The Republican-American newspaper reports that 47-year old Monique Cook-Lino turned herself in this week.
The Bronx woman was charged with arson and making a false statement, and arraigned Tuesday.
The fire was intentionally set in the Bel Air condo complex, which set off the fire alarms, causing $30,000 in damages. Police say the incident put residents and first responders in danger.
It was unclear if the child was with her during the incident.