On November 19, 2024 43-year old Mindy Jo Jones was found GUILTY of Arson- 1st degree (class B felony) and animal abuse (aggravated misdemeanor).
Back on February 13, 2022 the Waukon Fire Department and Waukon Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at Tin, Rust, & Harmony located at 9 Allamakee Street in Waukon.
Due to circumstances surrounding the fire, the Iowa State Fire Marshall’s Office was requested to investigate. As a result of the investigation, Jones was arrested on March 13, 2023.
The Iowa State Fire Marshall’s Office was assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa DCI Lab, the ATF, and the Allamakee County Attorney’s Office.