After already being deemed competent to proceed to trial once earlier, competency concerns again took the spotlight Monday for the woman allegedly behind the Highland Lakes fire that burned nearly 170 acres near Divide last year.
Lowa Tillitt, 77, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the fire Oct. 28, 2024. Tillitt faces one charge of felony arson endangering more than $1 million in property after the fire burned 166 acres northwest of Divide and caused more than 700 households to be evacuated.
Tillitt’s legal proceedings have primarily focused on her competency to proceed to trial. In March, Tillitt was placed on a mental health stay, according to past Gazette coverage…