An alleged gang member in Sullivan County has been arrested and accused of arson.

The sheriff’s office says James Ellis, 28, from Kiamesha Lake, purposely set fire to a home on Fraser Road in the town of Thompson on Aug. 2 to cover up a burglary he committed there.

Authorities say seven people had to be evacuated, including an 11-month-old baby and a 59-year-old who was trapped and burned.

Ellis has been charged with arson, burglary, reckless endangerment and assault.

He's in Sullivan County Jail without bail.