FEDERALSBURG â A Federalsburg woman was indicted by a Caroline County Grand Jury on five charges, including arson, in connection with a June fire at her house after a lengthy investigation by deputies from the Maryland State Fire Marshalâs Office, the fire marshalâs office announced Dec. 15.
A passerby reported the fire at 3835 Seippes Road to 911 at 5:11 a.m. June 15. The two-story, wood frame house was destroyed, with damages estimated at $215,000. Owners were living in a camper on the property, the fire marshalâs office said.
Owner Caitlin Hudson, 45, was quickly identified as a suspect, investigators reported. They alleged Hudson intended to make a fraudulent insurance claim after the fire.
Maryland Woman Charged with Insurance Fraud After Setting Fire to Her House December 17, 2020
After a lengthy investigation, deputies of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office have charged a Caroline County woman for intentionally setting fire to her house.
The fire was reported to 911 by a passer-by around 5 a.m. on June 15, 2020. The house was completely destroyed, and the fire caused an estimated $215,000 in damages.
The owner, Caitlin Hudson, was quickly identified as a suspect in the investigation, which revealed she intended to make a fraudulent insurance claim after the fire.
A Caroline County Grand Jury indicted Hudson on five charges, including first degree arson, first degree malicious burning, malicious burning with the intent to defraud, false statements to insurance and reckless endangerment.
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December 15, 2020
FEDERALSBURG, Md. – A Caroline County woman has been charged with arson and other charges after learning she intentionally set her house on fire.
The fire, which happened at 3835 Seippes Road, was reported by a passerby at around 5:10 a.m. on June 15th. The house was completely destroyed and caused an estimated $215,000 in damages.
Officials say the owner, 45-year-old Caitlin Hudson, was quickly identified as a suspect in the incident, which revealed that she planned to make a fraudulent insurance claim following the fire.
A Caroline County Grand Jury indicted Hudson on five charges, including first degree arson, first degree malicious burning, malicious burning with the intent to defraud, false statements to insurance, and reckless endangerment.