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Train fire in Kingston leads to felony criminal mischief and arson charges

Kingston City police said John Dwyer is charged with felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor arson.

News 12 Staff

Jan 6, 2026, 6:58 AM

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Police say a man was arrested after a train fire in Kingston last week.

Kingston City police said John Dwyer is charged with felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor arson.

Investigators said the 25-year-old set a fire inside a cab on Catskill Mountain Railroad.

Firefighters needed two hours to get the fire under control, according to officials.

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