Woman Arrested for Allegedly Setting Boyfriend on Fire at Midvale Gas Station

In a disturbing incident at a gas station in Midvale, a woman has been arrested for allegedly setting her boyfriend on fire. The event occurred on the night of June 28, 2025, when local police responded to reports of a fire and found the victim with severe burns. The police were notified by emergency services shortly before midnight that a man was engulfed in flames in the parking lot of the gas station located at 123 Gas Station Rd. Emergency medical personnel arrived quickly to provide initial treatment before transporting the victim to a nearby hospital for critical care.

Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the woman pouring a flammable liquid on the man before igniting it, leading to immediate chaos as bystanders attempted to help. Authorities identified the suspect, 28-year-old Sarah Johnson, who was taken into custody. She faces serious charges including aggravated assault and arson, as police investigate the motive behind the attack, which remains unclear at this time. This incident has raised significant public concern regarding domestic violence issues and safety at public venues. The police department has urged anyone with more information about the events leading up to the incident to come forward.