Ruston police officer Vic Celis stopped a suspicious juvenile on a bicycle last Wednesday morning, April 20th at about 1:30 am for bicycle violations and after observing some suspicious behavior. The young man admitted he was headed for the boathouse and gave permission for Celis to check his backpack, which contained a gas can and matches in his pocket. He also allowed police to check his cell phone, which had a text from a friend gloating over the Pagoda fire. The 15-year old boy was booked into Reman Hall that night and Tacoma police went to work on any connection to the Pagoda fire.
The juvenile was charged at Reman Hall this afternoon in connection with the Pagoda fire, and police are looking into any connection to the burglary the previous week at the same location and other crimes at the park in recent weeks. Ruston Police Chief Jeremy Kunkel said the case was a great example to two departments working together to solve a crime that touched both communities. The News Tribune has a developing story here...
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