Police arrested a 13-year-old girl on Friday in connection with a Sept. 17 fire that destroyed a self-storage building in Groesbeck, Texas. Crews responded to 200 E. Jacinto St. at 5:35 p.m., according to the source.
Police launched an investigation and determined the blaze had been purposely set. Information from the department’s tip line led to the teenager. Detectives John Blanco and Autumn Cox met with the girl, and she admitted to starting the fire.
The teen has been charged with arson. She’s in the custody of the Limestone County Juvenile Probation Department for placement in a juvenile-detention facility. Her name wasn’t released because of her age.
Sources:
KWTX, Teenage Girl Arrested After Fire Destroys Area Self-Storage Facility
Facebook, Groesbeck Police Department
