Columbus Woman Charged With Aggravated Arson in Franklin County

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Franklin County

Linda Ann Bailey of Columbus is facing a second-degree felony aggravated arson charge after her arrest on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Bailey was arraigned Monday in Franklin County Municipal Court. The charge is the grade of aggravated arson alleging a substantial risk of serious physical harm to another person. The court record does not describe the fire itself, and no injuries are mentioned in the filing.

She is being held in the Franklin County jail with bond not yet set, and she is due back in court on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Quick facts

• Charge: Aggravated arson (second-degree felony)
• Arrested: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
• Court: Franklin County Municipal Court
• Bond: Not set
• Next court date: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

All charges are allegations, and Bailey is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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