UPDATE: Two Female Teens that Allegedly Started Fires on Christmas Day in Murfreesboro Have Since Been Arrested

Jan 03, 2014 at 03:00 pm by bryan


Two juvenile females were arrested in connection with several fires that appeared to be intentionally set in the area of Agri Park Drive on December 25.  The location is in the area of Sam's Club and the Lane Agri Park. 

Several small brush fires were set on a property adjacent to the Apartments at Harpers Pointe. A hay bale and an abandoned barn were also set on fire.

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The juveniles appeared in court on charges of reckless burning, one count each. MFRD’s Fire Marshal’s Office and the Assistant District Attorney met to discuss if the juveniles should be released or held.

According to Assistant Fire Marshal Tracy Summar, it was determined that the two should be released into the custody of their parents.

A court hearing  has been set for March 17, 2014.

Below Photo: Brush Fire in area of Ag Center

Source

Ashley McDonald, Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue

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