Mt. Vernon man accused of setting girlfriend ablaze faces judge

The Mount Vernon man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire after a weekend fight went before a judge Monday.Police say Master Dobson, 20, confessed to dousing his 18-year-old girlfriend in rubbing

News 12 Staff

Dec 12, 2006, 2:08 AM

Updated 6,510 days ago

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The Mount Vernon man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire after a weekend fight went before a judge Monday.Police say Master Dobson, 20, confessed to dousing his 18-year-old girlfriend in rubbing alcohol, then setting her on fire after they argued. Dobson?s landlord says the two had a history of fighting, but said none of their arguments were as drastic as the most recent one.Dobson?s girlfriend, of Long Island, survived the attack. Police are not releasing her identity. She is being treated at Westchester Medical Center. Doctors there say she is suffering from second and third-degree burns to her face, neck and shoulders.Police say Dobson has nine prior arrests for drugs, assault and domestic abuse. Related Information: