A Johnstown woman s behind bars after she allegedly attempted to light mutilple fires in a residence and after striking a man with a frying pan. Arrested was 42-year-old Kathleen Messatzzia. According to a criminal report, Messatzzia is accused of “going crazy” and pouring gasoline throughout the home and screaming. She reportedly poured gas onto a pile of clothes and lit it on fire. When the male victim began to stomp it out, she struck him in the face with a frying pan. When police ordered her to exit the home, she refused. Police were able to finally apprehend her in a laundry room and she is now facing charges of felony aggravated assault, arson and reckless endangerment.
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