Welcome to Arrest Stories. Here's what may have happened: a 30-year-old woman is accused of setting her apartment on fire during an argument with her boyfriend.
In Miami Gardens, Florida, on Wednesday, Tabitha Rebekah Woodard allegedly set her clothes on fire in the bedroom she shares with her longtime boyfriend. According to police, the couple got into an argument Tuesday night about Woodard's alleged infidelity. The incident happened at an efficiency apartment in the 2900 block of Northwest 156th Street.
The couple, together for 13 years, have lived in the efficiency apartment for the past two years. The argument escalated to the point where Woodard allegedly set her boyfriend's clothes on fire. Clothing was set ablaze inside the small unit, and the fire started during the argument.
When asked about the incident, a police spokesperson said, "due to her infidelity." The boyfriend reportedly tried to put out the fire by "tossing a bit of water on it," but it was too late.
Here's a breakdown of the events leading up to the fire: on Tuesday night, the couple argued about Woodard's alleged infidelity. The next morning, the boyfriend walked to his car and found the tires slashed. He then left to buy new tires. After he returned, he found his clothes on fire in the bedroom. The exact time of the fire is not specified.
The boyfriend and Woodard have been together for 13 years, but the incident has left their relationship in shambles. The police report does not specify the extent of the damage or any injuries sustained by the boyfriend.
Tabitha Rebekah Woodard is accused of first-degree arson, a serious crime that can carry severe penalties. She is currently being held in custody.
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