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Teen faces arson charge for Schofield Barracks jungle gym fire

A 14-year-old boy is under investigation for allegedly using a portion of a newspaper to set fire to a jungle gym set at Schofield Barracks.

A witness told police that three boys were playing by the jungle gym at Schofield Barracks around 5:30 p.m. and saw one of the boys lighting a piece of newspaper on fire that caused a fire to the play set.

The case has been classified as first-degree arson. The case will be handled by Family Court.

8 responses to “Teen faces arson charge for Schofield Barracks jungle gym fire”

  1. iwanaknow says:

    Ban all newspapers

  2. Blunt says:

    What was his race?

  3. localguy says:

    If he is a military dependent the family could be kicked off post.

    • 808warriorfan says:

      Good idea … kick them off Schofield Barracks so they can live among the civilian population … what’s the kid going to do next … set an innocent persons’ home on fire ??? Kid needs professional mental help …

  4. wrightj says:

    Talkin’ about my town.

  5. iwanaknow says:

    Make him payback with hours of community service

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