Man charged with attempted arson after allegedly pouring gas on victim’s yard, porch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man was charged Monday in Audrain County after he allegedly poured gas on the yard and porch of a Mexico, Missouri, home early that morning.

Cheyenne Hott, of Mexico, Missouri, was charged with first-degree attempted arson, armed criminal action and fourth-degree domestic assault, a misdemeanor. He is being held at the Audrain County Jail without bond and a confined docket hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The probable cause statement says officers were called just after midnight after the victim claimed Hott had poured gasoline on the victim’s yard and porch. The victim also allegedly said Hott had been holding a butane torch, the statement says.

A witness corroborated the victim’s statement and also claimed they heard Hott say he planned on burning down the home, court documents allege.

Hott allegedly told officers that he poured gas in the street, the statement says.

Court documents say Hott allegedly told police, “If you guys are going to get me with attempt wait until I get released and I’ll show you attempt.”