Maine Woman Charged With Arson Following 2 Home Fires

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, an Ashland woman has been arrested on two counts of arson following an investigation into intentionally set fires at two neighboring homes on Frenchville Road.

The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office identified the suspect as 26-year-old Brooke Robinson of Ashland.

The investigation began October 10th when members of the Ashland Police Department responded to 1158 Frenchville Road for a reported criminal mischief complaint.

Officers located Robinson at the property, where she was arrested and issued a summons for criminal mischief.

Three days later, Ashland police requested assistance from the Fire Marshal’s Office after additional information emerged during the investigation.

Maine Department of Public Safety

Fire investigators discovered damage to the exterior siding of the home at 1158 Frenchville Road. They determined the fire had been intentionally set by holding an open flame against the siding.

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Investigators also determined that Robinson allegedly set fires at the neighboring property at 1164 Frenchville Road before going to the other residence. Two separate areas of fire damage were found at that home, involving exterior siding and insulation materials. Both fires were also determined to have been intentionally set.

Following the investigation, the case was referred to the Aroostook County District Attorney’s Office, and an arrest warrant was issued charging Robinson with two counts of arson.

On October 20, Fire Marshal’s Office investigators, with assistance from the Presque Isle Police Department, arrested Robinson. She was transported to the Aroostook County Jail.

*NOTE - All suspects are considered innocent until being found guilty in a court of law

The Fire Marshal’s Office credited the Ashland and Presque Isle police departments for their assistance with the investigation and arrest.