Middletown, Conn./WTIC Radio - Police say a man who set fire to his residential trailer in Middletown last month has been arrested.
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According to police Eugene Boudreau, 55, of 500 Washington Street, poured gasoline on a female victim and the residence on February 18.
The female got out, police said.
They negotiated with Boudreau before he set fire to the trailer.
Police say the fire destroyed his trailer, a neighboring trailer and two vehicles.
Boudreau ultimately surrendered, after which has taken to Middlesex Hospital, then to the burn unit at Bridgeport Hospital.
He faces a host of charges including arson, kidnapping, criminal attempt at assault and reckless endangerment, among others.
Bond was set at $1 million.