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Man accused of setting fire to several homes in New Castle

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NEW CASTLE, Ind. --  A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with several fires that investigators say were intentionally set in New Castle.

The Henry County Prosecutor says Joshua Dunham was arrested on four counts of arson Tuesday.

The fires broke out in the early morning on June 6.

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The homes that caught fire were vacant but at least five surrounding homes, which were occupied, were also damaged.

The investigation is ongoing.

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