Alisha Cooper Faces Multiple Arson Charges | Albany News

A fire erupted in an empty South Main Street building, sparking a whirlwind of police investigation tied to explosive family drama. Authorities quickly contained the blaze with no injuries, but soon zeroed in on Alisha Cooper, 46, from Mechanicville, who now faces multiple serious charges—including third-degree arson for allegedly starting the fire and attempted arson for trying to torch a truck. Investigators also found evidence linking her to breaking into a garage and damaging a vehicle. What began as a fiery incident may be rooted in a long-burning family feud, and while Cooper was released after arraignment, the case is far from over as authorities dig deeper into every detail. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9df83f8192d6ceb5