Woman Accused Of Setting Fire To Boyfriend's House After Argument

EVANSTON, IL — An Evanston woman accused of setting her boyfriend's house ablaze on Saturday night has been charged with felony arson, police said. Around 9:45 p.m., firefighters were called to a burning coach house in the 1900 block of Wesley Avenue. There were no injuries and no one was inside. The fire was quickly extinguished, but evidence at the scene led investigators to a suspect.

Jahnell M. Horton, 24, of the 1700 block of Greenwood Street, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. that night and later charged with felony arson, according to police.

Investigators believe she had been in an argument with her boyfriend and threatened to "f--- his s--- up" around 8:30 p.m. on the night of the fire, which originated at three separate spots in the house.

The fire caused more than $2,000 in damage, authorities said. According to state law, arson becomes a felony when the damage exceeds $500.

Horton remained held at Cook County Jail Thursday in lieu of 10 percent of a $100,000 bond in the arson case.

Records indicated she was also being detained on a separate $50,000 bond in connection with a previous charge of retail theft.

Her next court date was set for April 23.