Two 18-year-old boys were arrested today for the August bus theft incident at West Lauderdale Elementary School, said Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun.
The two turned themselves into authorities after deputies solved the case with the help of CrimeStopper tips. Both were charged with motor vehicle theft and placed $5,000 bonds.
More details in tomorrow's edition of The Meridian Star.
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(3:30 p.m.) WL bus vandals arrested
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