Royersford Fire Intentionally Set, Police Say

The Royersford Police Department arrested a borough resident on Sunday evening following a fire investigation at the Sherwood Apartments at 201 Main St., Royersford.

Police said in a press release that the fire was intentionally set following an argument between Elaine Turns, 52, and her boyfriend.

Police said in the release that when emergency crews arrived at the scene, an apartment was on fire. The investigation determined that Turns, an occupant of the apartment, allegedly lit the fire in retaliation to her boyfriend walking out.

Turns has been charged with six felony and two misdemeanor counts. Four involve arson: arson with the danger of death or bodily injury, arson of an inhabited building or structure, arson endangering property, and arson with the intent to destroy an unoccupied building. The other felony charges are reckless burning and risking a catastrophe. The misdemeanor charges are recklessly endangering another person and failing to control or report a dangerous fire.

Turns was arrested and arraigned in Magisterial District Judge Cathleen Kelly Rebar's court late Sunday night. Bail was set at $100,000, and Turns was remanded into custody.