Connersville, IN — Natasha McHugh, 26, of Connersville, was arrested on allegations of arson and criminal recklessness after allegedly starting a fire on Nov. 14, 2020, at 817 E 5 St. in Connersville.
Working closely with the Connersville Fire Department, Indiana State Fire Marshal investigators conducted several interviews, reviewed video surveillance, and utilized various forensic techniques to determine the fire was intentionally set. During the early stages of the investigation, McHugh also was arrested and charged with perjury in mid-December after making false statements and/or declarations to investigators about her involvement in the fire. She was later released after posting bond.
