Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty in Arson Fire

May 5, 2008 — A Virginia woman has pleaded guilty to an arson charge in connection with the April 4th fire which destroyed the Nelson-Collie Electric building in Virginia. 21 year old Tiffany Jenner entered the plea in state district court in Virginia. According to court records, Jenner started a fire in a dumpster that was near the building. The early morning blaze was fought by crews from Virginia, Mt. Iron, Eveleth and Gilbert. Damages were estimated in excess of $300,000. One firefighter received a back injury.

Jenner will be sentenced on June 2.

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