FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — James L. Buroff was arrested on last night, for arson and domestic battery after allegedly throwing a lit sterno can at his ex-girlfriend, Cheryl Perkins, causing her to catch fire.
Perkins was found outside the residence with burns and cuts, and her clothing was burnt. She told police that Buroff threw the can at her during an argument. Officer Lewis reported that Buroff admitted to arguing with Perkins and drinking vodka, claiming he might have accidentally kicked the sterno can towards her.
The affidavit noted that Buroff and Perkins have been involved in over 50 domestic violence incidents since 2005. Buroff has a prior conviction for domestic battery against Perkins from 2011…