Jones heading to trial in Allamakee County arson case

By Denise Lana,

Mindy Jones

Mindy Jones is scheduled to appear Nov. 12 in an Allamakee County courtroom to face charges of first-degree arson and misdemeanor animal abuse. The charges came after the fiery destruction of a Waukon commercial building in February of 2022 — the blaze also resulted in the death of a family dog.

The Waukon Fire Department responded to 9 Allamakee Street shortly after 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 2022. Smoke and flames were seen coming out of the lower portion of Jones’ home decor business, Tin Rust & Harmony. The fire spread to an adjacent building, and four more area fire departments joined Waukon in fighting the blaze. Tenants residing in the two buildings’ upper-level apartments were able to escape safely, but one family’s dog was killed in the fire. Jones’ building was destroyed in the fire, as was a neighboring retail building. Nearby structures also suffered extensive smoke and water damage. According to fire reports, fire fighters needed a full day and more than one million gallons of water to quell the fire as flames continued to flare up during the call — Waukon’s water supply was depleted in the process. A directive to boil water was issued, and school was canceled the next day due to lack of water.  

Full article available in the October 3 Decorah Leader.

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