Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Sara Lilley has been sentenced to eight years in prison for setting her apartment complex ablaze in January. She will also face five years supervised release.
Lilley pleaded guilty in September to one count of arson in connection with the January fire at the Springbrook Apartments. The fire damaged multiple apartment units. No injuries were reported, but two cats died in the blaze and several residents were displaced.
“This defendant knowingly placed her neighbors in immediate danger as they slept inside of their apartments by intentionally setting fire to the building. While I am thankful that no one was killed or injured, nearly a dozen residents of the Springbrook Apartments lost their homes and much, if not all, of their belongings. Tragically, one resident’s two cats died in the fire. This could have been a much more devastating fire if it were not for the quick actions of the first responding Sheriff’s deputies and the numerous volunteer fire companies. I hope that all of the victims feel justice has been served by this defendant pleading guilty to the highest charge and being sentenced to a period of incarceration,” said Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn.
Today, final orders of protection were issued for 11 victims, which remain in effect until December 2036.
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