St. Louis woman arrested for arson after alcohol denial in Puerto Rico

ST. LOUIS – A 36-year-old St. Louis-area woman visiting the island of Puerto Rico on vacation damaged and set fire to multiple family-owned businesses.

Federal investigators say her motive was because they wouldn’t serve her alcohol.

St. Peters resident Danielle Bertothy, was caught on surveillance cameras carrying a container of gasoline and setting a bar, restaurant, store and hotel ablaze just after midnight on Jan. 2, endangering the lives of 20 guests…

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