(Yuba-Sutter, CA) — Marysville Police Officers yesterday arrested a Marysville man for allegedly setting a woman on fire.

Officers responded to a call on the 1200 block of G Street about a burned female. Officers determined that 70-year-old Juan Carlos Medina allegedly doused a 59-year-old woman with hand sanitizer and set her on fire after a verbal altercation. Medina allegedly prevented the victim from seeking assistance for hours before calling for medical aid, officials said. The woman reportedly had significant burns on over 10% of her body.

Investigators also found that Medina allegedly struck the victim on Wednesday, and she could not reach out for help. 

Officials said that Medina was arrested for torture, mayhem, arson and domestic violence. Medina remains in custody at the Yuba County Jail with a bail amount of $500,000 pending future court proceedings.