Grasonville Woman Charged With Setting Own Home On Fire

A Grasonville woman is facing arson and fraud-related charges after investigators accused her of setting her own home on fire. WMDT reports on November 18th, 2024, fire crews responded to 311 Perrys Corner Road, finding smoke coming from the house. Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames, which caused about $85,000 in damage. No smoke alarms were present. For months, investigators worked the case, concluding that the blaze was set intentionally. 40-year-old Appollonia K. Ryans was arrested Friday, and charged with nine crimes, including first- and second-degree arson, and attempted insurance fraud and theft.