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Teens Arrested in Connection With Benson, VT Fire

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BENSON, Vt. -

Police arrested two teens in connection with a fire that took place in Benson, Vt. on August 16.

According to a press release, troopers identified a suspect's vehicle which led to the location and identification of Jordan McCoy, 17, of Brandon Vt., and Brandon Yandow, 15, of Leicester, Vt.

On August 16, fire crews responded to a fire at the former Camp Ewen A Kee where they found 5 separate fires within different building and huts on the property. No one was injured from the fires. A press release says damages were estimated to be under $25,000.

Both are due in court in October to answer to 2nd degree arson charges.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at (802)-773-9101 or the Vermont Arson Tip Award Program (VATAP) at 1-800-322-ARSON (1-800-322-7766).

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