An Arkport man was charged with arson for allegedly setting a house on fire after a domestic dispute in Dansville.
New York State Police said Hornell-based troopers responded to 9050 county Route 46 in the Town of Dansville at around 11 p.m. on July 21 after a neighbor reported loud yelling and requested a welfare check.
Upon arrival, troopers found heavy smoke and an active fire within the residence. State police personnel entered the structure to ensure no one was inside and then exited due to the extent of the fire and smoke.
According to state police, 21-year-old Jayden I. Cain was located in a nearby shed on the property. Police said Cain admitted to intentionally starting the fire with gasoline.
Cain was taken into custody without incident and the scene was turned over to Steuben County fire investigators. No injuries were reported. The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire and the residence has been deemed a total loss.
State police said the incident followed a domestic dispute earlier in the evening, where Cain forcibly took and damaged the victim’s phone.
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Cain was charged with third-degree arson, a felony, and fourth-degree criminal mischief. He was transported to the Steuben County jail pending arraignment.
Troopers said the investigation is ongoing.
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This article originally appeared on The Evening Tribune: Police charge Arkport man with arson after Dansville house burns down
