Holden man accused of arson, attempted murder

LEOMINSTER — A Holden man is accused of threatening to kill his aunt and setting her garage on fire in what authorities are calling a case of arson after a fire last week. Evan Kelley, 32, of Holden was arraigned Wednesday, June 7, in Leominster District Court on charges of arson, attempted murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (a plate), assault and battery on a person over the age of 60, threatening to commit a crime (murder) and malicious damage to a motor vehicle.
