A 16-year-old boy in Roseville has taken the phrase “playing with fire” to a whole new level, and not in a good way. This young firebrand was arrested for a series of car arsons that had locals scratching their heads—and wondering just how someone that young could come up with such a risky hobby. Over ten days, he allegedly turned several vehicles into bonfires near Bill Hughes Park, proving that some kids go off the rails sooner than others.
The fun began when a caller near Abgus Road heard a loud bang and witnessed flames bursting from their vehicle, alongside a mystery figure lurking nearby. With the police on the scene, they managed to apprehend the boy as he sprinted away from the flaming evidence. It seems he has a lot of explaining to do, especially when his parents find out what he’s been up to!
After a search led investigators to his home, they found enough evidence to tie him to five separate vehicle fires. Now he faces time in Placer County Juvenile Hall—talk about a fiery end to a rebellious streak! One has to wonder: what’s the wildest thing you did as a teen that pushed the limits but didn’t land you in hot water?
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