SNOHOMISH – Police arrested a 14-year-old Snohomish boy who allegedly confessed to starting at least three fires in the city.
During the past two weekends, Snohomish firefighters have been called to a car fire, two dumpster fires, a fire in a public restroom at Avenue A and 1st Street and an attempted fire in an apartment complex laundry room, Snohomish police Cmdr. Fred Havener said.
The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s office, firefighters from Snohomish County Fire District 4 and detectives with Snohomish police determined the fires were suspicious.
They investigated and arrested the teenager Monday, Havener said.
The boy allegedly admitted setting at least three of the blazes. Police are investigating whether someone else might be responsible for setting the other fires.
“We’re maintaining our vigilance, of course,” Havener said.
The teenager was booked into the Denney Juvenile Justice Center for investigation of second-degree arson, second-degree reckless burning and third-degree malicious mischief.
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