Teens to be Charged in Case of Massive Popcorn Factory Fire
By: Ryan Braschler
Updated: May 31, 2012
A Union County Sheriff's Detective has just informed Eyewitness News they plan to charge the four juveniles allegedly responsible for Wednesday night's fire at Uncle Mark's Popcorn in Morganfield, KY with third degree arson.
The detective says the juveniles, between the ages of 12 and 14, don't have an extensive criminal record. But a former neighbor says this isn't the first time this group of young people has caused problems.
Steve Buchanon says he has seen the juveniles throwing rocks through factory windows on numerous occasions. Factory owner Donnie Greenwell also says he suspects the teens are responsible for damage his building has sustained in the past. Greenwell says he believes this is just a case of kids being kids that ended tragically for his business.
The detective in charge of the investigation tells Eyewitness News they plan on filing those charges on the four juveniles by the end of the week.
The detective says the juveniles, between the ages of 12 and 14, don't have an extensive criminal record. But a former neighbor says this isn't the first time this group of young people has caused problems.
Steve Buchanon says he has seen the juveniles throwing rocks through factory windows on numerous occasions. Factory owner Donnie Greenwell also says he suspects the teens are responsible for damage his building has sustained in the past. Greenwell says he believes this is just a case of kids being kids that ended tragically for his business.
The detective in charge of the investigation tells Eyewitness News they plan on filing those charges on the four juveniles by the end of the week.
