It Was Just A Joke: Firebug Student Caught Burning Toilet Paper in High School Bathroom

STAFFORD, MD—An arson incident occurred at North Stafford High School on Garrisonville Road this Wednesday at 11:37 AM. Deputy R.L. Allen, who was performing his duties as a School Resource Officer (SRO), was alerted to the situation.

The investigation revealed that a student had set fire to paper towels, claiming it was intended as a joke. The incident, however, was taken seriously by authorities, resulting in a criminal complaint being filed against the student for burning personal property.

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