NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Law enforcement arrests two individuals for arson and conspiracy destroying the historic Kimball Castle in Gilford, New Hampshire
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Joshua Pittman and Peyton Eastman have been arrested and face felony charges including conspiracy and arson following an investigation into the August 2025 fire that destroyed the historic Kimball Castle in Gilford, New Hampshire.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
Criminal charges and arrests have been filed against two individuals in connection with the destruction of a historic local structure following a year-long investigation.
Key Facts
- Two individuals, Joshua Pittman and Peyton Eastman, were arrested in connection with the fire at Kimball Castle.
- The fire occurred in August 2025 and destroyed the historic Kimball Castle.
- Kimball Castle is located in Gilford, New Hampshire.
- The suspects face felony charges including conspiracy and arson.
- The arrests follow an investigation that lasted over a year.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNoticias Nueva Inglaterra“Original news source publishing the report”OrganizationLaconia District Court“Court where suspects are scheduled to appear on October 8”locationNew Hampshire“State where the incident and arrests occurred”PersonJoshua Pittman“18-year-old resident of Dover arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit ars”PersonBenjamin Ames Kimball“Railway entrepreneur who built Kimball Castle in the 1890s”PersonPeyton Eastman“19-year-old resident of Portsmouth arrested and charged with arson and criminal ”locationLake Winnipesaukee“Lake near the hill where Kimball Castle is located”locationKimball Castle“Historic property in Gilford destroyed by fire”locationGilford“Location of the historic Kimball Castle”OrganizationNew Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office“Informed the public of arrests and investigated the fire”