Two teenage boys have been arrested on arson charges after police say they torched a truck belonging to a Boulder police officer who had issued a ticket to one of the boys last month, Boulder police said.
No one was hurt in the fire, which police say was set about 11:45 p.m. Friday outside of the home of Officer Kevin Granberg in retaliation for a ticket the officer had issued to one of the boys in November.
"This is every officer's nightmare — to be targeted by criminals simply for doing his or her job," Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner said today. "As a community, we cannot tolerate the targeting of those who daily risk their lives for our safety."
Names of the two Boulder 17-year-olds were not released because they are juveniles.
The incident began shortly before midnight when Officer Granberg and his family awoke to find their 2006 Ford F150 truck on fire.
While on the phone to dispatchers, Granberg saw one of the juveniles outside and began a chase, catching one of the juveniles, police said. The other suspect allegedly shoved Granberg, causing him to let go and fall.
The juveniles ran off, and other officers arrived to join the foot pursuit, which coursed through yards and over fences before the suspects were caught, police said. more
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