Anchorage police say a fire from lit paper ignited rubber mulch and spread to two pieces of playground equipment, destroying the whole playground.
School playground damaged after teen burnt letter from ex's lover
A school playground in Alaska was damaged after a teenager burnt a love letter from her ex-love.
School playground damaged after teen burnt letter from ex's lover
School district spokeswoman Heidi Embley says damage is estimated at $20,000. (6 million Naira)
After speaking to witnesses and reviewing surveillance video, police interviewed two 18-year-olds.
The teens told investigators that they burned a love letter Tuesday night from an ex-girlfriend on the playground at Bowman Elementary School and left.
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Police spokeswoman Jennifer Castro says investigators recommended charges of criminal mischief, criminal negligent burning and failure to control or report a fire.
However, no formal charges had been filed.
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