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1 Suspect Arrested In Connection To Catskill Mountain Railroad Engine Arson: Police

Additional arrests are expected in connection to the New Year's Day fire in Ulster County, according to investigators.

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A historic train engine that served only to bring joy to visitors, was set afire in the early morning hours on New Year's Day.
A historic train engine that served only to bring joy to visitors, was set afire in the early morning hours on New Year's Day. (City of Kingston Fire Department)

KINGSTON, NY — A Kingston man has been arrested in connection to the New Year's Day arson of a train engine in Ulster County. Police say additional arrests could follow.

On Friday, 25-year-old John J. Dwyer, of Kingston, was arrested in connection to the train fire. He has been charged with felony criminal mischief, and arson.

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Investigators say the fire was set in the cab of the locomotive. Police do not believe the Catskill Mountain Railroad was directly targeted.

Dwyer was arraigned in Ulster County Court and released on his own recognizance to return to Kingston City Court. He was released by Kingston City court to return Thursday.

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Additional arrests are expected, according to police.

Anyone with information about the early morning fire is being asked to contact the City of Kingston Police.

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