Champaign man accused of pouring gas on woman's car

URBANA – A Champaign man is accused of taking a child from his mother and pouring gasoline on the woman's car.

Antoine Pearson, 31, who listed an address in the 1000 block of Pomona Drive, C, was arraigned Thursday on a felony charge of attempted arson and a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct.

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