Woman Who Set Fire TO RV Charged With Attempted Murder: Pasco Sheriff

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — A New Port Richey woman was arrested Sunday afternoon on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after setting fire to an RV, according to a Pasco Sheriff’s Office news release.

The victim woke up to the smell of smoke and found Brittany Sheffield, 30, had intentionally set fire to an RV where she was sleeping and was blocking the only exit, the agency said.

After a struggle, the woman managed to overpower Sheffield and leave the burning RV.

Outside the RV, Sheffield hit the victim multiple times with a pole or stick, causing injuries to her face, the sheriff’s office said.

As the victim tried to run away, the suspect jumped on her back and bit her, leaving visible marks, PSO said.

An elderly witness, who is over 65 years old, tried to intervene and was pushed by the suspect, but not injured.

The witness told investigators that Sheffield admitted to setting the RV on fire and said she “wanted to kill everyone,” according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies found Sheffield, who admitted to them that she set the fire, holding a cigarette light in each hand when they arrived.