A Kelso woman is facing felony arson charges after allegedly igniting a fire inside a convertible belonging to her ex-boyfriend.
Court records show Anastasi Courtney Ouellette, 34, of Kelso, is accused of second-degree arson and second-degree malicious mischief for allegedly starting the fire in the parking lot of RiverStone Villas apartments at 104 Solomon Rd., Kelso.
Ouellette is currently out on a $5,000 bail and a no-contact order has been issued. Her next court appearance is set for Thursday.
According to a police report, Ouellette admitted to cutting the convertible roof of her ex's car, but not starting the fire.
A witness noticed smoke coming from the victim's parked red Mitsubishi Eclipse on April 15, leading to a 911 call.
Authorities report finding a burnt ball in the driver's seat. Cowlitz 2 Fire personnel detected a chemical odor in both the cabin and trunk, indicating the potential presence of an accelerant.
A police report says they also found a plastic container inside the car with socks and rags next to insect repellent, which had a flammable warning.
Security footage shows Ouellette and another person placing items inside a boat near the Eclipse, a police report states.
The victim, who said he was ending a months-long relationship with Oullette, told authorities she threatened to burn his belongings.
The day before the fire, Ouellette texted him "Call me now, or I'm about to burn everything," and "You talk to me now, or you won't like what happens next," he showed Cowlitz County deputies.
