West Haverstraw man charged with attempted murder, arson after mattress fire - Newport Dispatch

Haverstraw Police Arrest Man on Attempted Murder and Arson Charges After Early Morning Fire

The Haverstraw Police Department arrested a 72-year-old man early Friday morning on multiple felony charges following a suspected arson incident at a local residence. At approximately 5:19 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance and possible gunshots at a home in West Haverstraw. Upon arrival, police discovered a mattress engulfed in flames near the front entrance, as civilians attempted to douse the fire. Officers quickly…

West Haverstraw man charged with attempted murder, arson after mattress fire - Newport Dispatch

WEST HAVERSTRAW — A 72-year-old man was arrested Friday morning after police say he set a mattress on fire inside a residence and fled with a machete. The Haverstraw Police Department responded to a 911 call at approximately 5:19 a.m. reporting a disturbance involving possible shots fired. Officers arrived to find a mattress fully engulfed in flames near the front entrance of the residence, with civilians attempting to extinguish the fire. Polic…