Three Juveniles Charged After Arson at Abandoned School
In Ridgeland three youths aged 12 and 13 were charged with third degree arson after a Sunday fire at the former Ridgeland Middle School. They reportedly smoked cigars in the abandoned gym, one set a cushion ablaze, and fled as the fire grew. Eyewitnesses alerted police and the trio admitted guilt. All are from the Ridgeland area and were released to parents.