Loftis Middle School is located on Columbus Rd. just off Hixson Pike.Detectives interviewed 40-50 people while investigating a September 2012 arson at Loftis Middle School before arresting two 17-year-olds, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office detective David Sowder said today.
Numerous search warrants were executed, Sowder said.
“This was a crime of opportunity, and we’re very fortunate to make the arrests we have,” he said.
Sowder said the investigation is ongoing and he could not give details about what led authorities to arrest the teens.
Lee McDade, assistant superintendent at Hamilton County Schools, described the arrest as “a big relief” for the school system.