Crime & Safety
Naugatuck Teen Accused of Starting a Brush Fire
Teen used a lighter to set fire to leaves and sticks, police say.
Naugatuck police arrested a juvenile for allegedly using a lighter to set fire to sticks and leaves, police said in a release Tuesday morning.
Police said 5:09 p.m. Saturday they responded to Elm Street for a brush fire. Investigation reveled the juvenile, who is under the age of 17, allegedly used a lighter to set the fire, police said.
The juvenile was charged with breach of peace and reckless burning.
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