Crime & Safety
Florissant Police Make Arrest in Fighter Jet Vandalization
A 17-year-old man was arrested Sunday for attempting to set the plane on fire.
police arrested one man in connection with attempting to vandalize a restored fighter jet plane in again.
Police arrested a 17-year-old man for attempting to set the jet near the James J. Eagan Center on fire Sunday morning.
Someone reported a fire in the area near the jet, and after police arrived, they discovered that someone had thrown beer bottles filled with a flammable liquid at the jet.
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The 17-year-old was found hiding behind a tree, and he later confessed to the crime.
According to the press release, it was the second time it had happened during the weekend. Saturday morning, graffiti and scorch marks were found on the side of the jet.
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The investigation for other suspects is ongoing.
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