A Clinton woman was arrested for allegedly setting her Roseboro home on fire to collect insurance money.
Pamela Ehrenfeld, 44, of 1127 Reedsford Road, Clinton, was arrested Monday morning and charged with fraudulently burning a dwelling and insurance fraud.
According to reports from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office, a suspicious fire at 407 Payne St., Roseboro, was reported to the Sheriff’s Office by Sampson County Emergency Management on Oct. 1. At that time, Assistant Fire Marshall Jerry Cashwell initially responded to the house fire and determined that it appeared to be “intentionally” set. County investigators responded and initiated a criminal investigation, which led to the arrest of the owner/resident.
Ehrenfeld was arrested Monday and taken to the Sampson County Detention Center where she was placed under a $50,000 unsecured bond by Magistrate A. Jackson.
She is expected to make an appearance in court Dec. 11.
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