Cantonment Teen Charged With Alabama Arson

March 2, 2016

A Cantonment teen is behind bars in Alabama after allegedly trying to torch a home early Sunday morning.

The Atmore police and fire departments responded to a reported fire at 3:58 a.m. on 5th Avenue. Firefighters were quickly able to contain the blaze and extinguish the fire before it spread beyond the outer wall of the home.

Officers investigating the scene were able to determine that debris picked up from around the outside of the home was used to start the fire. Their investigation also determined that a 17-year old juvenile from Cantonment was responsible for the arson and several other criminal incidents that occurred earlier during the night.

Authorities beliee the juvenile was responsible for a stolen vehicle, burglary of a vehicle and unauthorized use of a vehicle, along with the arson.  Two vehicles were later recovered and the juvenile was arrested and transported to the Baldwin County Juvenile Detention Center without incident on charges of arson and theft of property first degree.\

Atmore Police said additional charges may be pending against the juvenile. The identity of the juvenile was not released.

Comments

2 Responses to “Cantonment Teen Charged With Alabama Arson”

  1. Northof9mi on March 2nd, 2016 6:16 pm

    I’m sure it will be brought out in his defense, he wasn’t motivated by his teachers, had mental issues and used an iphone too much, playing games and texting messages and emails.
    However, most 17 year old people have a basic knowledge of the difference in right or wrong.
    Holman is now accepting new inmates! :-) )

  2. bewildered on March 2nd, 2016 5:56 am

    Hopefully this dangerous punk is not released. Anyone who will set a house on fire (especially at night when everyone is asleep) has no right walking the streets.

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