SCHENECTADY, NY – A man was sentenced to prison for setting
fire to a Schenectady apartment.
The incident happened on or about May 28, 2011 to an
apartment located within 132 Jay Street.
Eric Launder poured flammable liquid on and around the
doorway that resulted in significant damage to the interior and exterior of the
apartment. Launder also disabled surveillance cameras in the building in an
attempt to conceal his crime. The apartment was occupied at the time however no
one was killed.
A jury found Launder guilty on four counts of Arson 2nd,
Criminal Mischief 3rd, Criminal Mischief 4th, and
Criminal Mischief 3rd. He was sentenced to 25 years in state prison.
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