Jackson Township, Ohio – A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with two apartment complex fires that damaged vehicles and carports in the Lake Cable Village area earlier this week.
According to a media release from the Jackson Township Police Department, the first fire was reported at approximately 3:28 p.m. Monday at the 4800 block of South Boulevard NW. Fire crews from Jackson Township responded to a fully engulfed blaze involving multiple vehicles and a carport. Authorities said the fire caused substantial damage, and one person was injured.
A second fire was reported around 7 p.m. Tuesday at the 5600 block of Lancaster Street NW. Officials said multiple vehicles and a carport were again involved, resulting in additional significant property damage.
Investigators later determined both fires were incendiary in nature.
On Wednesday, detectives arrested a 15-year-old male who resides at the 4800 block of South Boulevard NW. He was charged with aggravated arson, a first-degree felony, and arson, a fourth-degree felony, in connection with the incidents. Police allege the teen set both fires.
The Jackson Township Police Department was assisted by the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau and the Jackson Township Fire Prevention Bureau.
Officials said additional information will be released as it becomes available.
This case may be of particular concern to apartment residents and families in the Lake Cable Village community.
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