GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Garden City police have arrested two juvenile males following a fire that destroyed playground equipment at Pamela J. Beaumont Riverfront Park early Monday.
Boise Fire and Garden City Police responded to the park at 514 E. 42nd St. around 1 a.m. on Nov. 24. Firefighters found the playground fully engulfed in flames.
After the fire was put out, investigators determined it was likely caused by human involvement and are treating it as arson. Damage to the park is estimated at $100,000.
The two suspects have been booked into the Ada County Juvenile Detention Center and are facing felony charges for arson and aiding in a felony.
According to the Garden City Police Department, additional charges for malicious injury to property are pending.
Police are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information can email Detective J. Mann at jmann@gardencitypolice.org or contact CrimeStoppers of Idaho at 208-343-COPS. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
