On Friday, July 11th, CMPD University City Division officers along with the Charlotte Fire Department and the Arson Task Force responded to a reported fire at 10347 Wheatside Drive . The officers and detectives began canvassing the area looking any possible witnesses or suspects. Based on the investigation at the scene, officers were able to identify a suspect who confessed to starting the fire.
Today, a detective from the Arson Task Force obtained a juvenile petition for the suspect for Burning of Personal Property and officers took him into custody. Due to his age, the suspect’s name is not being released. The suspect was transported to Gatling Juvenile Center where he is currently being detained.
CMPD and the Arson Taskforce is still investigating the other arson cases on Wheatside Drive to determine if the suspect is involved in any additional cases. Since June 30, 2008, there have been 5 arson cases on Wheatside Drive.
Today, a detective from the Arson Task Force obtained a juvenile petition for the suspect for Burning of Personal Property and officers took him into custody. Due to his age, the suspect’s name is not being released. The suspect was transported to Gatling Juvenile Center where he is currently being detained.
CMPD and the Arson Taskforce is still investigating the other arson cases on Wheatside Drive to determine if the suspect is involved in any additional cases. Since June 30, 2008, there have been 5 arson cases on Wheatside Drive.
