Investigators determined that the Eastford church fire was linked to other fires and burglaries in Eastern CT.
EASTFORD, Conn. — A boy and a girl are accused of setting multiple fires in area churches and buildings last April, including a fire that destroyed the Eastford Congregational Church.
State police announced the arrests Friday, though they were made in September 2023.
On April 23, 2023, state police were called to 8 Church Road in Eastford for a fire at the Eastford Congregational Church.
Investigators determined that the fire was linked to other fires in South Windsor, a fire and burglary at Camp Nahaco in Woodstock, a church in Ashford, and several other church break-ins.
A young male was arrested on Sept. 8, 2023, in connection to the fires and was charged with arson, burglary criminal mischief and reckless endangerment.
A young girl was arrested on Sept. 27, 2023, and was charged …
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