A suspect has been charged in connection with the August vandalism of Forrest Street Elementary School. Jackson County District Attorney, Emily Hynek, said Friday that 17 year-old Bruce C. Redbird, of Black River Falls, has been charged with burglary and felony criminal damage to property. Nearly 1.4 million dollars in damage was caused when Redbird, and another juvenile, allegedly discharged multiple fire extinguishers leaving corrosive powder on walls, floors, and electronic equipment along with breaking windows and vandalizing the school’s new construction. It happened August 11th and displaced Forrest Street’s students and staff at the start of the school year. The Jackson County DA’s Office and the Black River Falls Police Department continue to investigate the incident. Redbird’s first court appearance is February 20th.
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