The Times-Union
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A woman was arrested after she slapped an officer who tried to restrain her from entering her burning home, authorities said.
Police said Maria Ann Weaver attempted to go inside the two-family home at 2174 Lenox Road after a fire broke out in a first-floor kitchen about 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Weaver was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, second-degree harassment and obstruction. She posted $500 bail and will be arraigned Monday morning, police said.
No one was home at the time of the blaze, but two adult dogs and two puppies died, said Schenectady Deputy Fire Chief Mark Fragomeni.
Firefighters were able to rescue two other adult dogs and a number of puppies.
The fire may have been caused by an electrical malfunction, Fragomeni said. The interior of the home sustained fire, smoke and water damage.
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