Woman accused of attempting to light vehicle’s gas tank on fire in Salt Lake

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A woman was arrested after several people reportedly saw her try to light a vehicle’s gas tank on fire.

Elena Garbe, 34, was arrested on suspicion of the following:

  • Unlawful absence after pretrial release for felony, a third-degree felony (x3)
  • Arson, a third-degree felony
  • Failure to stop at command of law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor
  • Obstruction of justice, a class A misdemeanor
  • Failure to disclose identity, a class B misdemeanor
  • Unlawful absence after pretrial release for misdemeanor, a class B misdemeanor (x3)
  • Unlawful absence after pretrial release for infraction, an infraction

Several independent witnesses saw Garbe attempt to light the vehicle’s gas tank on fire on Friday, the affidavit states.

She reportedly refused to stop and identify herself when ordered by law enforcement…

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