Iowa Woman Accused of Showing Up to Ex's House With Blowtorch

Source: Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office

With blowtorch in hand, Corrine Perez allegedly showed up to her ex-girlfriend's house to discuss why they broke up, police said.

Todd Betzold

Nov. 15 2023, Published 4:00 p.m. ET

An Iowa woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly started a fire, stole her ex-girlfriend’s car and then rammed it into other vehicles before fleeing the scene, RadarOnline.com has learned.

On Nov. 11, Corrine Perez, 21, allegedly showed up unannounced to a residence in Council Bluffs, as Front Page Detectives reported.

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At the home, police said they found the victim tied to a tree.

Authorities said Perez’s ex-girlfriend told them Perez was upset their relationship ended.

Corrine then reportedly showed up at the home with a blowtorch to discuss the reasons why they broke up.

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Perez had a blowtorch in hand and wanted to discuss the reasons for their breakup.

Perez then allegedly lit paper towels on fire in the doorway next to the kitchen.

She also reportedly threw a phone belonging to her ex’s daughter onto the ground as she was trying to call 911, according to the court documents.

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Thomas and the man met on a dating app and chatted for a week before planning the date, officials said.

After throwing the cell phone, Perez allegedly took her ex’s keys, rammed the vehicle into her own truck and two other vehicles belonging to her ex's neighbors and then fled the scene, court documents claim.

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Neighbors of the suspect called 911 for a welfare check after seeing water come out of his home, officials said.

Perez returned to the scene while officers were still present, officials said.

She was taken into custody.

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She was booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail, according to authorities.

Perez was charged with first-degree arson, criminal mischief, theft, criminal trespassing, and reckless driving.