Alleged firestarter faces charges

Jeremiah Bashaw, 16, was arraigned on charges of trespassing and violating curfew Wednesday in juvenile court. He denied the charges and will take part in an Aug. 6 hearing with another teen implicated in the fire.

Bashaw and Jimmie Guthrie, 16, allegedly started a fire that burned down a vacant garage across the street from the Legislative Building. Three other businesses were forced to move or close because of the fire.

Bashaw's arraignment was delayed by the appointment of a public defender to the case.

If found to have committed the acts, the boys could be sentenced to probation or to the state's youth training center in Elko.

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