Boy, 13, investigated in mystery tree cutting

[SirTreeRat]

Boy, 13, investigated in mystery tree cutting

OREGON CITY, Ore. — A 13-year-old Oregon boy has been charged with arson in a March 15 shed burning and detectives are investigating the teen in the illegal cutting of 20 trees and power poles. The mystery tree fellings caused at least two highway crashes and a power outage.

In Clackamas County Juvenile Court on Wednesday, Judge Deanne Darling told the seventh grade Sandy boy he could face several years of juvenile detention if convicted. He is charged with burglary, arson, criminal mischief and reckless burning in the shed fire. The judge ordered him to remain in detention.
Clackamas County sheriff’s detectives will forward their evidence in the tree cuttings to the county district attorney, who will determine whether additional charges will be filed. http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20100429/UPDATE/100428047

 

[TANNER]

Never would have thought that a 13 year old could have even been responsible for that! Well at least if it was him, then no more people being in jepordy from trees in the road. And hopefully they get him some help!

 

[boreality]

I hate to say it but if he kills pets and pulls the wings off flys he would fit the profile of a future.... you know where I'm going.

 

[mdvaden]

The investigation results will be interesting to hear. Maybe they are trying to buy time. Or maybe the boy did it. But I think that the tree cutting along Highway 26 was some distance from Oregon City. Wonder if the kid knows how to drive.

 

[farmergardiner]

Who (parent)taught him how to cut trees down, would they be responsible for damages in the highway crashes?