Dansville man arrested in arson case after domestic dispute

DANSVILLE — A 21-year-old man was arrested following a domestic dispute and arson investigation at 9050 County Route 46 in the town of Dansville, Steuben County, on July 21.

New York State Police arrested Jayden I. Cain of Arkport after he allegedly set fire to a residence using gasoline.

At approximately 10:51 p.m., troopers from SP Hornell were dispatched to the residence after a neighbor reported loud yelling and requested a welfare check.

Upon arrival, troopers observed heavy smoke and an active fire within the home.

Troopers entered the structure to ensure no one was inside and then exited due to the extent of the fire and smoke.

The residence was later deemed a total loss.

Troopers located Cain in a nearby shed on the property.

Upon contact, Cain admitted to intentionally starting the fire using gasoline and was taken into custody without incident.

The scene was secured and turned over to Steuben County fire investigators.

A full fire investigation report is pending.

The incident followed a domestic dispute earlier in the evening, where Cain had forcibly taken the victim’s phone and damaged it.

Cain was processed and transported to the Steuben County Jail pending arraignment.

He was charged with third-degree arson, a class C felony, and fourth-degree criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor.

No injuries were reported.

The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire.