On February 24, the Prattville Police Department and the Prattville Fire Department Fire Marshall’s Office investigated a suspicious fire that occurred at a local residence on February 23. This case involved a bed being set on fire while a person was sleeping in it.
A sixteen-year-old female juvenile was identified as a suspect in this case.
Upon further investigation and questioning of the suspect, it was determined that the fire was set with the intention of causing death to the victim.
As a result, the female was charged with Attempted Murder.
In accordance with state law, the juvenile was charged as an adult and was placed in the Autauga County Metro Jail on a $75,000 bond. The juvenile is also facing an assault on a police officer charge stemming from the arrest.