NEW YORK STATE POLICE Major Edward J. KennedyTroop A Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On August 10, 2017, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) arrested Gary R. Marvel, 74, who currently resides out of his vehicle for Arson 3rd Degree (C Felony).
On August 9, 2017, BCI responded to Karr-Valley Road in the Town of Almond, NY after Allegany County Fire Investigators deemed a residential fire to be suspicious. After numerous interviews with the homeowner and neighbors it was determined that Marvel was the suspect after being seen with a "torch like" object to start the fire. Earlier Marvel bought a farm tractor and a van from the homeowner then tried to return them at a later time. The homeowner refused to refund the money from the purchase.
Marvel was located and arrested. Marvel was processed at SP Amity and arraigned at the Town of Friendship Court. Marvel was remanded to the Allegany County Jail on lieu of $5,000 bail.
