Man Charged With Arson In Vestal Business Fire

A Bradford County man has been accused of starting a fire that damaged a Vestal car dealership.

Authorities say 32-year-old Christopher Stoudt of Towanda is suspected of breaking into All-Star Auto on the Vestal Parkway West and starting a fire on June 30.

Stoudt also is accused of stealing a vehicle from the business.

Stoudt and the stolen vehicle later were found by Towanda police at his home.

Investigators say Stoudt waived extradition and was returned to Vestal. He was arraigned in town court and sent to Broome County Jail.