12-year-old charged with arson in bottle bomb explosion

MEDWAY — A 12-year-old boy was arrested on a charge of arson after allegedly setting off a bottle bomb Wednesday afternoon, May 12, according to a release from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to reports of an explosion in the 100 block of Elm Road around 4:24 p.m. Wednesday, according to the release.

Investigators spoke to the juvenile, who admitted to making a “Works Pop Bottle Bomb” and setting it off, according to the release.

The boy was taken to Clark County Juvenile Detention Center.

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