Boys linked to arsons in Forest Grove

By KATU Web Staff

Summary

The fires, which caused about $15,000 damage, occurred during the first week of August in Renaissance Homes' new Pacific Crossing development. It was not clear what led police to the boys, ages 11 and 12.

Story Published: Sep 5, 2007 at 2:41 PM PDT

Story Updated: Sep 5, 2007 at 2:41 PM PDT

Boys linked to arsons in Forest Grove

FOREST GROVE, Ore. - Two boys, ages 11 and 12, have been linked to arsons at four homes under construction in Forest Grove.

The fires, which caused about $15,000 damage, occurred during the first week of August in Renaissance Homes' new Pacific Crossing development.

The boys will be charged with three counts of felony arson and one count of reckless burning, and the case will be forwarded to the Washington County Juvenile Department, Forest Grove police said. Authorities did not say how they linked the crimes to the boys.

Additional arrests are possible, police said.

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