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Teen arrested on arson charges

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An 18-year-old Hutchinson man was jailed on a charge of aggravated arson after being accused of starting a fire at Lowe’s in Hutchinson Sunday night while four employees were inside.

According to statements made in court, Toney Montre allegedly started a fire in the bathroom using PVC glue. He apparently left the store after he tried to put the fire out. He went to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for treatment of burns. Officers made contact with Montre after store management told them where he was. He told police that he inadvertently started the fire, but Hutchinson fire officials believe it was intentionally set.

Montre is jailed on a $15,000 bond. The fire occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.

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