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Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Woman charged with arson after 2 fires started behind East Mount Airy daycare: police

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A 36-year-old woman was charged with arson after police say she started two fires days apart in an alleyway behind a Philadelphia daycare. Iesha Jernigan was arrested last Thursday and charged with several crimes, including arson, causing or risking catastrophe, possession of an instrument of crime,…

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  1. Phl17

    Woman charged after 2 arson incidents in Cedarbrook neighborhood (opens Phl17)

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    Iesha Jernigan, 36, was arrested in connection with two arson incidents that occurred in Philadelphia's Cedarbrook neighborhood.

  2. PhillyVoice

    Woman charged with arson for fires set near East Mount Airy daycare (opens PhillyVoice)

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    Iesha Jernigan, 36, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting two separate fires at a property in East Mount Airy last month. The first fire was ignited at the back door to a home daycare center, police said.

  3. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Woman charged with arson after 2 fires started behind East Mount Airy daycare: police (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    A 36-year-old woman was charged with arson after police say she started two fires days apart in an alleyway behind a Philadelphia daycare. Iesha Jernigan was arrested last Thursday and charged with several crimes, including arson, causing or risking catastrophe, possession of an instrument of crime,…

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