Florida Truck Driver Arrested for Attempting to Set Baby on Fire at New York Truck Stop

Florida Truck Driver Arrested for Attempting to Set Baby on Fire at New York Truck Stop
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A truck driver from Florida was arrested on May 3 and charged with attempted murder, arson, and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly doused a baby in flammable liquid and tried to light the child on fire at a truck stop in Seneca County, New York.

Jamie Avery Jr., 28, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was allegedly with another person who remained unidentified as of May 6.

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