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Woman gets probation for setting tow truck on fire

Thu Dec 4, 2008 5:19 PM EST
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Associated Press
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PORTLAND — A 20-year-old woman received two years probation for setting a tow truck on fire as it was rolling away from an apartment complex with a car. A Multnomah County judge also ordered Elizabeth Allen to complete alcohol treatment, 80 hours of community service and a mental health evaluation.

Allen was arrested Sept. 16 and spent 30 days in jail. She pleaded no contest to arson Thursday.

Authorities said Allen threw a flaming fast-food bag at the truck because it was towing away a car that was parked without a permit.

Allen says she does not remember the incident.

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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com

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