State Police arrested a town of Greenville man for Arson

On October 25, 2021 state police arrested Brett Bayo, 29 from the town of Greenville (Orange County) for Arson 3rd degree and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, both felonies.

On September 23, 2021 investigation revealed that Bayo set his parents residence on fire. His parents were not at home at the time at the time of the fire. The family dog did not survive the fire. Bayo was transported to Garnet Health for a mental health evaluation.

Bayo was arraigned in the City of Middletown Court by judge Brocket. He was released on his own Recognizance to appear in the Town of Greenville Court on November 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.