MAXWELL, IOWA – An Iowa juvenile set multiple fires, destroying a Casey’s store and a school bus, but now faces felony charges.
The Story County Sheriffs Office had been investigating two suspicious structure fires at Casey’s General Store in Maxwell Iowa that occurred on February 3 and again on February 6, 2022 On March 9, 2022 at approximately 3 32 am , a fire alarm was reported at the Collins-Maxwell High School in Maxwell. whereas a bus was discovered to be on fire. Investigators were able to obtain evidence that led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male for all three fires. He has been charged with the following offenses:
First Degree Arson 712.2, Class B Felony
Second Degree Arson 712 3 (2 counts), Class C Felony
First Degree Criminal Mischief (2 counts), Class C Felony
The Casey’s building and school bus have been determined to be complete losses.
