A woman has been arrested in connection to a fire at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Investigators say Aviaon Lee is an employee at the hotel. She is accused by police of making up a story that she was sexually assaulted and left in a burning room by an unknown suspect, with the hopes of making money from the incident.
Total damage from the fire is estimated at $594,646.50, police say.
Lee faces six charges, including the following felony charges: First Degree Arson, Burglary with Deadly Weapon (fire), Destroy/Injure Property of Another over $5,000, and Obstruction of Extinguishment of Fire (2 counts) for allegedly taping the smoke detectors and fire suppression sprinklers.
She is being held at Clark County Detention Center without bail. Lee is scheduled to appear in court for a bench trial on March 4.