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Portsmouth, NH Police Arrest Two In String Of Car Arsons

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (CBS) – Two New Hampshire men have been arrested for a string of January car arsons and break-ins.

On Thursday, Portsmouth Police announced that Michael York, 24, and Adam Carlin, 23, have each been charged with four counts of criminal liability for conduct of another.

A woman told Portsmouth Police on January 30 that someone had broken into her car and lit the contents on fire.

Portsmouth Car Fire
The interior of a car was lit on fire on Saturday in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (Image credit: Portsmouth Police)

Several other similar cases were reported throughout the day.

York's bail was set at $3,000 personal recognizance while Carlin's was set at $2,500.

Both are next scheduled to appear in court on April 4.

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