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Police: Man arrested for arson in connection to Riverhead church fire

Police say a fire was intentionally set at a Riverhead church early Saturday morning, and have arrested a person in connection to it.

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Police: Man arrested for arson in connection to Riverhead church fire

Police say a fire was intentionally set at a Riverhead church early Saturday morning, and have arrested a person in connection to it.

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