2 juveniles arrested in connection with fires and a suspicious package at Ulster County elementary school

An investigation revealed the same individuals are also responsible for setting a series of fires in the school's parking lot over the weekend.

News 12 Staff

Jan 15, 2025, 1:05 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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Students at Kerhonkson Elementary School in Ulster County were evacuated Monday morning after a suspicious package was found outside the building.
The package, later determined to be a burning flashlight, prompted a swift response from law enforcement.
Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with the incident. An investigation revealed the same individuals are also responsible for setting a series of fires in the school's parking lot over the weekend.
The Ulster County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident.