Lyons Woman Tries to Kill Bed Bug, Sets Apartment on Fire

A woman in Lyons was arrested after she set fire to her apartment when trying to kill a bed bug. Wayne County Sheriff's deputies said Jacquline Lynch, 39, was in an apartment on Canal View Drive on Sunday morning when she tried to kill a bed bug using a lighter. Her uncle had sprayed areas of the apartment with alcohol. The mattress caught fire, setting off the sprinkler system and damaging the inside of her apartment, as well as several others in the building. Lynch was arrested and charged with fourth-degree arson. She was issued an appearance ticket and released.


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