A Jefferson City woman has been placed on two years unsupervised probation for pleading guilty to an amended charge in the case of a fire at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in January 2020.
Guinn Burke, 54, pleaded guilty during a hearing before Cole County Judge Jon Beetem to misdemeanor reckless burning.
She had been charged with attempted first-degree arson, but prosecutors amended that charge.
As part of her probation, Burke may not be present at the thrift store.
Also charged in this case is William Musgrove, 27, of Jefferson City, who is charged with attempted first-degree arson and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. His case is in Cole County Judge Cotton Walker's court, but no date has been set for him to appear before the judge.
The fire was reported in the basement, and Musgrove and Burke were seen walking north on Michigan Street after the fire was spotted, according to Jefferson City Police Department probable cause statements. The fire was quickly extinguished by Jefferson City Fire Department personnel.
Officers located Burke and Musgrove in the 1100 block of Missouri Boulevard, and they allegedly admitted to being at the store. Burke said she had used the fire to warm her hands and claimed Musgrove had started the fire. Musgrove claimed Burke had started the fire.
Officers searched Musgrove and reportedly found a black bag containing clear plastic bags and a scale. Musgrove later reportedly said he used methamphetamine and used the scale to weigh marijuana.