Police: ‘Several’ juveniles set fire to Anderson playground, 13yearold arrested
Nov 14, 2026
ANDERSON, Ind. — A 13-year-old was arrested Saturday evening after police said “several” juveniles set a playground on fire in Anderson.
At 5:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West 10th Street, which is Mays Park, on reports of a playground fire.
Preliminary info
rmation indicates that “several” juveniles, approximately 12 to 13 years old, were the ones who set fire to the playground before leaving the area, police said.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident after police gathered further information.
Police did not go into detail on the extent of the property damage the fire caused and said the investigation remains ongoing. Police said more information will be released as it becomes available.
News 8 asked if police were able to share any photos of the fire, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
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