Westminster – Police arrested a 15-year-old boy late Tuesday night who they say started a fire in the basement of his family’s home with his step-father locked inside.
Westminster Police say the boy started a fire on the steps leading into the basement of his home on the 8000 block of Clay Drive. Then he shut and locked the door with his step-father inside and ran out of the house.
His step-father was able to escape through a basement window and call police. He then went back into the house and rescued his dogs.
The fire department arrived and quickly put the fire out. Police then began looking for the boy.
Around 11:30 p.m. police spotted him walking in the area of 64th and Federal. He was arrested and taken to police headquarters where he stayed the night.
The boy is expected to be transferred to the Adams County Juvenile Center today. Police say he will face charges of attempted murder and arson.
