The State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a 14-year-old male for tampering with fire protection equipment at the Cheltenham Youth Facility. The juvenile activated a fire sprinkler head in his holding cell causing the cell to flood. The 7 a.m. incident occurred at 11001 Frank Tippett Road, Cheltenham.
The operations of the juvenile detention center were unaffected by this incident. Damage to the facility is estimated to have been $50. There was no fire department response to the incident.
The juvenile was charged with activating a false fire alarm, tampering with fire protection equipment, and destruction of property. The Department of Juvenile Services will be following up with the juvenile for further action. He remains in custody at the detention facility.