Teen charged with homicide in fire that killed Saugerties woman

SAUGERTIES – A 17-year-old Saugerties youth has been arrested and charged as an adolescent offender with criminally negligent homicide following an investigation into a structure fire that occurred on May 28. The fire, which originated on the first floor of a residence, resulted in the death of a 48-year-old woman shortly after 3 a.m. The boy who was charged was arraigned and released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance. Fire departments at the scene included Centerville, Glasco, Mount Marion, Ulster Hose, Woodstock, and Arlington. Saugerties Police, State Police, the Ulster County Sheriff s Office, Medical Examiner’s Office, Ulster SPCA and Diaz Ambulance were also on the scene. Saugerties Police were assisted in the investigation by the Ulster County Fire Investigation Unit.