Three local minors accused of arson

The Yuma Police Department responded to a suspicious fire call on Sunday at the Yuma Valley Park.

According to YPD, they received the call after 6 a.m. on Sunday morning. Police said the suspects burnt multiple trash cans along with a snack bar trailer. Moreover, the suspects, three 12-year-old boys, had also caused over $2,000 worth of damage at the River Park Apartment Complex. All damage resulted in a loss of over $12,000. “They took 16 fire extinguishers and extinguished them all over the [apartment] park,” Sgt. Lori Franklin said. “They [also] ended up throwing rocks at the complex [breaking] a window.” The suspects who will remain unidentified were arrested and booked into the Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center on Monday. T hey face charges of arson, criminal damage and criminal trespass. Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact police.