Milford woman arrested, accused of planning to torch downtown building

MILFORD – Police arrested a local woman Thursday in connection with what they call “an elaborate plan” to burn down a large building on the Oval. Police said the two-day investigation led to the arrest of Colleen M. Carr, 50, of 139 Union Square, which is the address of the building she is accused of planning to burn down. Police said Carr, who owns the building, “intended to have the building burned in order to collect insurance money.” The building contains P. C. Carr Realty and Tasty Tobacco Shop, along with two unoccupied apartments, police said. Carr is charged with conspiracy to commit arson, a Class A felony, as well as witness tampering, a Class B felony, police said.