Crime & Safety

West Ashley Man Charged in School Arson

Charleston Police charged an 18-year-old Pinckney Park Road man with third degree arson on Wednesday in connection with a school shed that was burned on Sunday

The Charleston County Fire Marshall ruled a fire Sunday at a shed at as arson.

On Wednesday Charleston Police charged 18-year-old William A. Jenkins of Pinckney Park Road in the case, according to a CPD statement. Jenkins is charged with third degree arson.

The fire was reported at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. No damage was caused to any school buildings.

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