Juveniles arrested in arson case
Waverly Police said that they recently arrested two Waverly, N.Y. youths for misdemeanor arson in the fifth degree following investigation into the cause of a box trailer fire at the Rynone Manufacturing Plant at 140 Providence Street, Waverly N.Y.
The incident was reported to police and fire officials at 4:48 p.m. on March 5, 2010, police said.
Police said a 16-year-old male youth and a 14-year-old youth have been accused of intentionally starting the fire.
The fire completely destroyed the box trailer that the fire was started in and then damaged a second trailer that was next to it, police said.
The approximate damage to both units was reported at $6,000, police said.
Police said the 16-year-old was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Village of Waverly Justice Court at a later date.
The 14 year old and his parent have been issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Tioga County, N.Y. Probation Department at a later date, police said; another juvenile arrest is pending in this matter.

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