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Tamekia Mumford, a 50-year-old Chatham County woman, pleaded guilty to setting a fire that injured four people in a Savannah rooming house. The incident occurred on October 21, 2024, at 1834 Capital Street, where Mumford was a resident. She was angry with the other tenants and decided to take matters into her own hands, using a lighter to ignite a mattress outside the kitchen window. As the fire spread, Mumford added more fuel to the blaze, putting the lives of up to 25 tenants at risk.
The Savannah Fire Department responded quickly to the emergency call, rescuing two people from the second floor and treating several others for injuries sustained while escaping the fire. One resident was transported to a burn center for smoke inhalation. Mumford’s actions were caught on security footage, which showed her lighting the fire and making no attempt to alert the other residents.
Mumford’s sentence reflects the severity of her crime. She will serve 84 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and must pay $2,190 in restitution. The case highlights the importance of swift action by emergency responders in preventing more serious harm.
The investigation and prosecution of the case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to holding perpetrators of violent crimes accountable. U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap noted that arson is a senseless and often deadly crime, and praised the Savannah Fire Department for their quick response in rescuing the occupants of the residence.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Georgia
- Location: GA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
