A D.C. man has been convicted of a laundry list of charges including arson, burglary, and contempt after a fiery rampage at his ex's apartment building. Quenton Jones, 64, could face life behind bars for his incendiary outburst, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and MPD Chief Pamela Smith.
After a toxic break-up that burned hotter and longer than any blaze, the jury found Jones guilty of first-degree burglary and felony threats, among other felonies. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia, Jones's vendetta against his ex-girlfriend raged on from December last year until his arrest in February.
The victim, who endured enduring threats to her life and derogatory voicemails in violation of a court order, awoke one February morning to find her door aflame and her building evacuated. With sentencing set for September 11, the Honorable Erik Christian will decide Jones's fate, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia.
Jones's relentless campaign to intimidate didn't cease even behind bars, where he managed to phone the victim and send her a handwritten note before trial. Assistants U.S. Attorneys Molly K. Smith and Monisha Rao from the Domestic Violence Unit, commended by Graves, led the prosecution that saw Jones convicted. In custody since his arrest, Jones continues to be held, waiting on sentencing that could see him in prison for life.
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