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Swavely Arrested for Arson; Injured in Police Encounter

6/18/2025

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Swavely was arrested by Ithaca Police on June 17, facing two felony arson charges linked to the Asteri Apartment Building fires on May 31 and June 1, along with a misdemeanor for resisting arrest. Both Swavely and an officer sustained injuries during the incident. A bystander rescued Swavely's dog, ensuring its safety with the SPCA.

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Swavely was arrested by Ithaca Police on June 17, facing two felony arson charges linked to the Asteri Apartment Building fires on May 31 and June 1, along with a misdemeanor for resisting arrest. Both Swavely and an officer sustained injuries during the incident. A bystander rescued Swavely's dog, ensuring its safety with the SPCA.