Crime & Safety

Fired Nashua Worker Lights Warehouse Fire: Police

Ryan Hawes, of Nashua, was charged with arson and criminal mischief.

NASHUA, NH — A Nashua teenager fired from his job lit a warehouse fire then busted up his boss' vehicle, according to police. Ryan Hawes, 19, was charged with arson and criminal mischief.

Nashua police Lt. Craig Allard said the incident happened at Yogibo, a bean bag company on Celina Avenue. Managers there said Hawes was fired then went into the warehouse and lit a box on fire, Allard said. The teen then walked to the parking lot and damaged his boss' vehicle, Allard said.

Hawes' bail was set at $5,000 bail pending an arraignment Thursday in Nashua District Court.

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Photo: Ryan Hawes. (Credit: Nashua police)

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