Arson Bomb Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Freeport woman for an incident that occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:40 pm in Freeport.
According to detectives, officers responded to a residence on Agnes Avenue for a landlord tenant dispute. Upon police arrival, a thorough investigation determined that Bridget Hay, 54, set a fire in front of the victim’s bedroom causing damage to the floor. A male victim extinguished the fire and called police. The defendant was placed into police custody without incident. Two male victims ages 32 and 47 were in the home at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.
Defendant Hay is charged with Arson 2nd Degree and will be arraigned on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.