- A woman accused of dousing a Las Vegas police officer in gasoline was released on her own recognizance.
- A witness reports hearing giggling. Powe kept lighting things on fire with a cigarette or matches.
- It was unclear Saturday whether she had a counsel who could speak on her behalf.
LAS VEGAS: A woman accused of dousing a Las Vegas police officer with gasoline has been released on her own recognizance.
Kayla Powe was initially jailed on $13,000 bail, according to KLAS-TV. However, she had a second hearing before a different judge, who granted her release.
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According to court documents, Powe is charged with battery with a deadly weapon while the victim is a first responder and assaulted with a deadly weapon.
The incident occurred about 9 a.m. on June 5th, as the detective was getting petrol outside a convenience store. A witness flagged him down, claiming that a woman was attempting to start a fire nearby.
Powe was discovered by the detective with a bottle of gasoline and a lighter. When she attempted to light a cigarette, the detective allegedly smacked the lighter out of her hand.
Powe then allegedly poured gasoline directly on his head, according to authorities. The detective recalled losing his sight and using a radio to summon assistance. He was afraid she’d find another lighter and use it.
A witness reports hearing giggling. Powe kept lighting things on fire with a cigarette or matches.
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When questioned by authorities, Powe stated that she intended to burn down a company.
It was unclear Saturday whether she had a counsel who could speak on her behalf.
