3 kids arrested after firing flare guns off Bradenton bridge, setting yacht on fire: police
Share and Follow

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A teenager and two other children were arrested Wednesday after police said they fired flare guns off the Green Bridge in Bradenton, setting a yacht on fire at the Twin Dolphin Marina.

The Bradenton Police Department said a 911 caller reported that a boat was on fire at the marina and that he watched several children fire something off the Green Bridge moments before the blaze.

The Bradenton Fire Department put out the fire, which significantly damaged a 45-foot yacht.

CCTV video from the city of Bradenton cameras on the Riverwalk appeared to show three kids with flare guns shortly before and after the fire started, detectives said.

Three children, a 14-year-old, a 12-year-old and an 11-year-old, were positively identified and questioned with their parents’ cooperation, police said.

The 14-year-old was charged with first-degree arson, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a minor and discharging a firearm in public.

The 12-year-old and the 11-year-old were charged with possession of a firearm by a minor and discharging a firearm in public.

They were all taken to the Manatee Juvenile Detention Center.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Federal Food Aid Faces Uncertainty Amid Escalating Shutdown Crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the federal government shutdown saga unfolds in Washington,…

Massive Bicycle Event Transforms Dubai’s Major Highway for Fitness Challenge

Bicyclists ride along Sheikh Zayed highway during the Dubai Ride annual event…

Non-Profits Grapple with Increased Demand as SNAP Benefits Halt During Government Shutdown

TAMPA, Fla. — The United States has marked one month of the…

Hurricane Melissa Strikes Jamaica: Devastating Impact on Local Farmers and Fisheries

Through messages exchanged on WhatsApp, friends and neighbors confirmed Prince Davis’s worst…

Heidi Klum Unveils Highly Anticipated Halloween Costume for 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Heidi Klum captivated onlookers this Halloween by transforming…

Tragic Jeep Overturn on SR-19 Claims Driver’s Life in Marion County: What You Need to Know

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A tragic accident on Friday resulted in the…

Alabama Resident Accused of Making Threats Against Religious Leaders in Southern States

In a disturbing case that has captured national attention, federal prosecutors have…

Sheriff’s Operation Leads to Arrest of 16 Suspected Child Predators

In Citrus County, Florida, a coordinated effort led to the arrest of…