The Aegis
EDGEWOOD, Md. — Deputy state marshals say they have charged a 12-year-old boy with arson in connection with fires that engulfed two sheds on East Spring Meadow Court in Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Investigators were requested by firefighters after extinguishing two sheds to the rear of 1343 and 1345 East Spring Meadow Court, according to a news release from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.
While Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company firefighters were extinguishing the shed fires, they became aware of a brush fire in the area of Topview Drive and Horseshoe Lane.
Firefighters and Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the brush fires. Witnesses advised deputies they observed four male juveniles running from the area and those juveniles were later identified, according to the release.
Deputy state fire marshals determined the shed fires were an intentional act and contact was made with the juveniles, who identified the person allegedly responsible, according to the release.
With assistance of the Sheriff’s Office, contact was made with the responsible juvenile and it was determined he ignited two brush fires, one of which quickly spread and ignited the two sheds, according to the release.
The total approximate loss for the fencing, sheds and their contents is estimated to be $15,000, the Fire Marshal’s Office said.
The 12-year-old has been charged with second-degree arson, first-degree malicious burning and malicious destruction of property, according to the news release.
He was released to the custody of his parents and will be referred to Department of Juvenile Services.
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