The arrest record lists the time as 2:42 a.m. on August 27, 2026.<\/p>\n
Pero faces allegations of first-degree and second-degree arson under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n
Both entries are listed as adult arrests.<\/p>\n
First-Degree Arson Alleged<\/h2>\n
The first charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.561, subdivision 3(a).<\/p>\n
The charge alleges a building was damaged using combustible or flammable material.<\/p>\n
State law applies when flammable material allegedly starts or accelerates a fire.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.561<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n A conviction under this part of the law can carry up to 20 years in prison.<\/p>\n The law also allows a fine of up to $20,000.<\/p>\n Pero also faces a second-degree arson allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.562.<\/p>\n The booking description references a building and property valued at $1,000 or more.<\/p>\n The statute covers certain buildings damaged intentionally through fire or explosives.<\/p>\n It also covers qualifying real or personal property valued above $1,000.<\/p>\n The full statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n A second-degree arson conviction can carry up to 10 years in prison.<\/p>\n State law also allows a maximum fine of $20,000.<\/p>\n Those penalties apply only after a conviction.<\/p>\n The arrest information does not identify the building allegedly involved.<\/p>\n It also does not state what material was allegedly used.<\/p>\n No damage estimate was provided beyond the wording of the booking charge.<\/p>\n The record does not mention injuries or identify other people involved.<\/p>\n No court date or bail information was included in the supplied arrest entry.<\/p>\n Additional details may become available through court filings.<\/p>\n Public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Charges can be amended, dismissed, or resolved as the case proceeds.<\/p>\n The charges against Pero are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Pero is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Heather](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PERO-HEATHER.png\")
Heather Pero booking photo. Replace this placeholder with the official current mugshot URL.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nSecond-Degree Arson Charge Also Listed<\/h2>\n
Details Behind Allegations Not Listed<\/h2>\n