2 boys ages 11 and 14

Killed 750 aquarium fish

Rochester, NH

June 14, 2001

Two boys age 11 and 14 have been charged with the contamination death of 750 aquarium fish. The juveniles caused an estimated loss of $1,032 at the Wal-Mart store.

No apparent motive can be determined other than being mischievous. The juveniles did not have a vendetta against the store nor was alcohol a factor.

The Rochester, NH Crimeline received anonymous information that helped police charge the juveniles with criminal mischief. Had the boys been adults, they would have faced a fine of up to $4,000 and up to 7 years in jail.

No further information is available, as the case has now been turned over to the Rochester District Court juvenile division.

Reference:

The Manchester Union Leader