Teen suspects arrested for fire inside Covington Walmart
Police arrested a 17-year-old and 15-year-old in connection to a fire set at Walmart.
Police arrested a 17-year-old and 15-year-old in connection to a fire set at Walmart.
Police arrested a 17-year-old and 15-year-old in connection to a fire set at Walmart.
St. Tammany Parish officials arrested two juvenile suspects in connection to a fire at the Walmart in Covington.
State fire marshals say a 17-year-old and 15-year-old from Covington were arrested today.
They face charges of aggravated arson, conspiracy to c0mmit aggravated arson, and manufacture and possession of a delated action incendiary device.
“We are grateful that the Northshore community stood up for itself today and made a stance against arson,” said State Fire Marshal Chief Dan Wallis. “While it is very unfortunate two young people have been arrested in this case, I am hopeful that this situation encourages all adults to remind children and teens that fire is not a toy. Fire is very dangerous and can change lives in an instant, just like in this case.”
St. Tammany officials credit the public for their quick response in guiding officials to the suspects.
Officials have asked the media to blur the previously released surveillance images, since the suspects arrested are confirmed as juveniles.
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It happened Sunday night at the Walmart located in the 800 block of North Highway 190.
Officials say the fire consumed an aisle of products in the automotive section.
Two hundred customers were inside at the time and had to be evacuated, but no injuries were reported.
The suspects were captured on surveillance video.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Arson Hotline at 1-844-954-1221.