July 1, 2026
Hornell Police report that John Holiday, 25, of Hornell, is charged for allegedly setting a car on fire. Police say the car, was near a pole and a house. Holiday is also charged for allegedly threatening the Hornell Fire Department with a knife, when they showed up to get the car fire put out.
Holiday is charged with 3rd degree arson, 2nd degree menacing, 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon and obstructing firefighting operations.


