Two teenage girls have been arrested in connection with setting a fire at a Des Moines church.
Firefighters were called to Grace United Methodist Church at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 28.
Investigators said the fire was intentionally set.
Olivia Gourd, 13, of Ankeny and Jesse Clement, 13, of Des Moines, were arrested on first-degree arson charges.
They have been referred to the Polk County Juvenile Court, according to a news release.
Previous Stories:
- December 30, 2005: Firefighters Investigate Suspicious Church Fire
- December 30, 2005: Reward Raised In Church Arson Fire
- December 30, 2005: Investigators Search For Clues In Church Fire
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