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Police say a 20-year-old Torrington woman is dead following a Tuesday morning crime spree in the community.

A suspect is in custody after Torrington police say a string of crimes were committed in the community, including a homicide.

Cheyenne police say a 36-year-old transient is to blame for an Aug. 23 fire at the Guest Ranch Motel.

Kellen Sorber's sentencing is set for March 15.

Kellen Sorber posed a flight risk.

The initial appearance is set in Cheyenne via a telephone conference call with U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Carman from the Yellowstone Justice Center.

The fire is under investigation by federal authorities as an arson case.

Sheriff's spokesman Brandon Warner says the burglary and arson took place at Calvary Chapel at 9209 Ridge Road sometime between March 11-12.

The arsonist was ordered to pay more than $105,000 in restitution.

If the case had gone to trial and Stephanie Dodson was convicted on all counts, she could have faced up to 40 years of imprisonment.