Inmate accused of starting fire at Jefferson City Correctional Center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
An inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center has been charged with a felony after he allegedly started a fire on Aug. 27, 2024.
Robert Roberts, 33, was charged on Tuesday in Cole County with first-degree arson. He is being held at Jefferson City Correctional Center for a five-year sentence related to burglary, property damage and stealing charges, according to information from the Missouri Department of Corrections.
The probable cause statement says Roberts admitted to starting a fire in his cell last year. A witness also was allegedly identified by a witness, court documents say.
Court documents say that prior to this charge, he had a potential release date of June 6.
A court date has not been scheduled.
