Two Charged With Arson in Punxsutawney

Two men are behind bars today in Jefferson County after they allegedly set fire to an apartment at a building in Punxsutawney.  Arrested were 19-year-old Tyler Neal of Punxsutawney, and 24-year-old Daniel Heitzenrater of Glen Campbell.  The two reportedly admitted to setting the fire in an upstairs apartment in a building located along Pine Street. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of September 30^th.  Both are facing charges of felony counts of arson, reckless endangerment, and conspiracy to commit arson.  Both were committed to the Jefferson County Jail, with bail having been set at $50,000 for Heitzenrater, and $100,000 for Neal.  Their preliminary hearing is set for November 4^th.