# Arson and burglary incidents in New York and Netherlands

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arson-and-burglary-incidents-in-new-york-and-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-10-28T07:23:11.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In Amsterdam, New York, 37-year-old Gerard Raboteau was charged with multiple offenses, including third-degree arson and third-degree burglary. Authorities allege Raboteau stole items from a business on East Main Street and used one of those items as an accelerant to start a fire outside a vacant building.

In the Netherlands, separate legal proceedings addressed different arson cases. In Heesch, a court sentenced Lucas den D. to four years in prison for setting fire to several vehicles and property while under the influence of alcohol and sleeping pills. In Dordrecht, a 25-year-old suspect remains in custody following an attempted arson at a gas station; the court has requested further testimony and an advisory report regarding the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Dutch courts rule on separate arson incidents

Dutch courts have addressed two arson cases: a 34-year-old sentenced to four years for burning multiple vehicles in Heesch, and a 25-year-old suspect remaining in custody for an attempted gas station fire inD.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-courts-rule-on-separate-arson-incidents

### 2026-10-15: Scotia man charged with arson and burglary in Amsterdam

Gerard Raboteau, 37, faces arson and burglary charges in Amsterdam, N.Y., after allegedly using stolen items to start a fire at a vacant building.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scotia-man-charged-with-arson-and-burglary-in-amsterdam

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