Alleged Attempt to 'Burn the Apartment' Results in a Utica NY Arrest

On April 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 AM Utica Police and Utica Fire units were dispatched to 2 Kennedy Pl regarding a possible arson complaint.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with an individual who stated that during the course of an argument with his girlfriend, she lit multiple pieces of paper on fire and slid them under the door attempting to burn the apartment. The victim stated he was able to douse the papers without major damage.

Based on the circumstances, the case was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, and later that day the suspect, Kaylen Schloop age 22 of Rome was charged with:

Arson in the third-degree