A 37-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Allen Superior Court to a Class D felony charge of arson, admitting damaging his wifes mobile home by setting a fire.
According to court documents, David J. Taylor, of the 10000 block of Gold Meadow Drive, set fire to the mobile home after having a fight with his wife.
Fire crews responded to the mobile home blaze about 5 a.m. July 1 and evacuated the neighbors. Witnesses said they heard Taylor threatening to set fire to the home, according to court documents.
Taylors mother, Trudy Cook, told investigators she drove him to get gas, went back for a lighter and then set the fire at his urging, according to court documents.
Taylor was originally charged with a Class B felony charge of arson, which carries a penalty of six to 20 years in prison. According to the terms of his plea agreement, Taylor will be sentenced to three years in prison.
His mother was also charged with Class B felony arson. Her case is pending.
Taylor will be sentenced next month.
