By Michael Bielawski
A homeless person’s tent was lit on fire in a disturbing arson incident in Burlington, the victim had to be transported to the hospital but the injuries were not described as life-threatening. Also, the suspect in 2021 engaged with the City Council on homeless people’s rights.
The arson incident occurred on Friday, late in the morning at about 11:42 AM.
The police report which was released on Monday states that the BPD officers “responded to an encampment north of the waterfront dog park for a report of injuries from a fire.”
It continues that when officers arrived on the scene, they learned that a woman suspect had “set fire to an occupied tent.” This suspect was identified as Carol Layton, 39, of Burlington.
To read more about this, go to KVS EXCLUSIVE: Suspect in arson tent fire incident spoke to City Council on homeless rights
