Teen accused of arson at Madison Memorial High School

  • Source: WMTV NBC 15 Madison
  • Published: 04/06/2022 04:19 PM

A 14-year-old boy is accused of arson after allegedly setting a wall sign on fire Tuesday afternoon at Madison Memorial High School, police report. Madison Police Department officers arrived at the high school around 1:25 p.m. for the case. Video footage allegedly showed the boy using a lighter to set a plastic placard attached to a classroom door on fire. He also allegedly set two separate bathroom trash cans on fire last month. Officials took the boy to a Juvenile Reception Center and he faces arson charges. Authorities estimate the fire caused around $150 in damage to the door. MPD added that the investigation is ongoing.



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