NORWICH – A Greene woman accused of committing arson for burning her own home rejected a plea deal Monday and demanded a trial against her attorney’s advice.

Anna Santiago was charged with third-degree arson, a class C felony, after she allegedly started a house fire on August 3, 2017. Prosecutors say Santiago owned the home on Chipmunk Lane in the Town of Greene, and that she set a fire and burned it intentionally.

In court, Santiago refused a plea deal made by the District Attorney’s Office. She instead maintained her innocence and said she will testify about the event at trial.

“I’ve discussed this with my client on multiple occasions and at this point, she maintains her innocence and desires a trial,” said Defense Attorney Benjamin Bergman.