By NATE KING
Salina Post
Salina Police Officers responded to an arson-related dispute at a local motel earlier this week after they received a call from a man whose pants were set on fire while he was wearing them.
At 10 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, SPD officers reported to 453 South Broadway Blvd. and spoke with a 48-year-old male victim, from Salina. Officers learned that a 38-year-old Salina woman, identified as Kelsey Hathaway, set fire to the victim's jeans shortly before officers arrived.
"She [Hathaway] was sitting on the floor next to him and she lit his pants on fire," Feldman said. "We think she uesd a lighter and his pants were on fire for about 30 seconds."
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The male victim was not injured as a result of the fire and did not require medical treatment.
Feldman said Hathaway was taken into custody, and transported to Salina Regional Health Center to be checked out.
"While at the hospital, Hathaway got upset at a 23-year-old nurse and spit on the nurse hitting her in the face and upper body," Feldman said.
Feldman said both parties told officers that they had been drinking alcohol before the incident occurred.
Hathaway's requested charges include aggravated arson and battery.