Crystal Willis took a plea deal in a Lawrence County Courtroom today for her involvement in an August 2015 Arson Investigation.
A witness living across from the residence on Smithville Road in Lynn saw Crystal Willis enter the structure and leave shortly thereafter. Within minutes of the female leaving smoke could be seen coming for the house. Lynn Fire Department was paged by the Lawrence County Dispatch to extinguish the fire.
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division was called to the scene and began an investigation which included assistance from the Arkansas State Police.
Detective Sgt. Jamie White stated accelerant sniffing K-9 was brought in to assist with the arson investigation.
An affidavit stated the witness pointed out the suspect in a police lineup, Willis was arrested and charged with Arson and 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief. Willis received 18 months in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
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