NYC Woman Charged with Arson After Allegedly Setting Her Apartment on Fire
Aila Balic, a 30-year-old resident of Tribeca, New York City, has been charged with arson and reckless endangerment after allegedly setting her apartment on fire. According to authorities, Balic called the police claiming that a burglar attempted to ignite her apartment at 14 Murray St. using Molotov cocktails. When police arrived, they found Balic locked inside the apartment with a small fire burning and smoke filling the air. Despite her claims, police discovered a bottle of mouthwash with a rag stuffed inside it, suggesting an attempt to create an incendiary device. Additionally, there were no signs of forced entry, and Balic had burn marks and soot on her hands. A fire marshal determined that the fire appeared to have been started intentionally. Balic was taken to the hospital for evaluation and later arraigned, where she pleaded not guilty and posted $5,000 bail. 
