Oct 22, 2022

14, 16-year-old accused of arson involving Kan. sheriff's car

Posted Oct 22, 2022 10:00 AM

BROWN COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are conducting an arson investigation and have made an arrest.

On September 6, two suspects were involved with an arson incident involving a Brown County Patrol car, according to Sheriff John Merchant.

On Friday, the sheriff's office reported the arrest of a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old. The teens are being held in the Douglas Co. Juvenile Detention Center.

The Sheriff’s Office says the Hiawatha Police Department, Kansas Fire Marshal’s office, the Brown County Attorney, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation assisted in the investigation.