Hearing for Riverside Parkway fire suspect

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Samantha Lomaintewa, 32, appeared in person at the Mesa County Justice Center on Wednesday.

Lomaintewa is accused of setting a fire in a homeless encampment behind Bananas Fun Park on Feb. 29.

Lomaintewa faces charges of second-degree arson, criminal mischief and third-degree assault.

Lomaintewa’s next hearing is scheduled for May 17.

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