Teen charged with arson in Gloversville factory fire

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Gloversville Police Department arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a fire that broke out at the Fownes Brothers Glove Factory on Tuesday. Police said the Gloversville teen's name will not be released due to his age.

Charges

• Third-degree burglary
• Second-degree criminal mischief
• First-degree reckless endangerment
• Third-degree arson

The teen is accused of setting the 102 S Main St. vacant factory on fire around 6:58 p.m. on Monday. Police said a public tip led to the identification of the teen after law enforcement issued a press release seeking the public's help.

Gloversville Fire Department Chief Thomas Groff told NEWS10 that the fire was mainly in the factory, but spread to four separate buildings. The building later collapsed, and the fire was brought under control by 10:20 p.m.

Surrounding businesses were affected by the blaze, including Adirondack Exotics, the Fulton County Regional SPCA, and a nearby car dealership. For Adirondack Exotics, the pet store lost all of its animals, including frogs, geckos, spiders, scorpions, and even a parrot.

Police said the teen was arraigned in Fulton County Youth Part Court and released. Law enforcement also said that they have no evidence to suggest there are any other suspects in the case.