Woman Intentionally Set Fire To Her Home

The occupant of a residence that had a fire last Saturday night on Highway 81 has been arrested. 51 year old Jayne K. McPhail of Platteville is being charged with one felony count of “unsafe burning of own building.” McPhail told authorities at the scene it was an attempt on her part to harm herselg. Grant County Circuit Court Judge Craig Day has set a $2500 cash bond. McPhail is scheduled to return to court on Thursday, May 9th.